World no.1 Carlos Alcaraz has revealed that he has been able to control his emotions on the court, which has helped him elevate his level on the tour. Alcaraz has had a dream start to the season, winning the Australian Open and the Qatar Open.

The Spaniard also became the youngest to complete a Career Grand Slam at 22 years and 271 days, beating Don Budge’s record. Alcaraz has had a 12-0 start in the ongoing season in 2026 and he would look to carry the good show at the Indian Wells.

“I think on the court I control my emotions even better. I would say that was the key of the good level of tennis that I have been playing lately,” Alcaraz said during his pre-tournament press conference. “Because on the court, I just control myself, and in a calm place I can find the solutions.”

Alcaraz said having better control on his emotions has helped him make better decisions on the court.

“When I was getting mad or when I was playing bad or whatever, I just found the right way again, because I was calm,” Alcaraz said. “I was controlling myself and controlling my emotions and I was maintaining my good focus. I would say I was doing that even better than before.”

The 22-year-old is still unbeaten in the ongoing season and he is proud of the solid start he has made in 2026.

“I just [am] really proud about my start of the year,” Alcaraz said. “Hopefully the winning streak continues or I would try that, but I’m just happy to see myself playing great tennis.”

Alcaraz will begin his Indian Wells campaign against former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov or French lefty Terence Atmane.

“It’s been going really great, to be honest,” Alcaraz said. “Feeling a little bit different compared to other years, but [I have had a] couple good practices. [I am] back and ready, so it’s been good and I’m excited to begin.”