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Coach Urges Alcaraz to Ignite 'Internal Flame' After Losses

10/26/2025

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Patrick Mouratoglou, coach, downplays Carlos Alcaraz’s exhibition losses, saying Alcaraz needs an 'internal flame' to perform.
In the Six Kings Slam final, Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner, a second defeat in this exhibition format.
Mouratoglou notes that Alcaraz's motivation fluctuates with a match's significance and that he does not play for money.
Alcaraz has a strong 2025 season, posting a 67-7 record and eight titles, including two Grand Slams.

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Patrick Mouratoglou, coach, downplays Carlos Alcaraz’s exhibition losses, saying Alcaraz needs an 'internal flame' to perform.
In the Six Kings Slam final, Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner, a second defeat in this exhibition format.
Mouratoglou notes that Alcaraz's motivation fluctuates with a match's significance and that he does not play for money.
Alcaraz has a strong 2025 season, posting a 67-7 record and eight titles, including two Grand Slams.