Carlos Alcaraz relationship challenges, Jannik Sinner behaviour and ban reason

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Carlos Alcaraz is chasing a third straight Wimbledon title after back-to-back final victories over Novak Djokovic - but what else do we know about the Spaniard away from the courts?
Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing his third consecutive Wimbledon win after taking down Novak Djokovic in the finals of the past two years. The Spanish sensation has been in formidable form, notably rallying from behind to clinch the French Open against Jannik Sinner in what was an electrifying match.
Having also lifted the trophy at Queen's Club for the second time with the HSBC Championships under his belt, Alcaraz is aiming for another Wimbledon victory that could catapult him into the annals of tennis history at the tender age of 22.
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Yet, despite the buzz surrounding his success streak, Alcaraz maintains his eyes are only set on the prize, not the history books. Prior to Wimbledon, he said: "I'm coming here thinking that I really want to win the title, I really want to lift the trophy. I'm not thinking about how many players have done it, winning three Wimbledons in a row."
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Off the court, Alcaraz's life is just as scrutinised, especially regarding personal matters such as his love life and his relationships with other professionals. Here's what we know about the Spanish sensation...
Girlfriend challenges
Speaking with the Sunday Times last year, Alcaraz candidly revealed the challenges of finding love amidst the constant travel demanded by the sport. He said: "I am single.
"I am looking for someone. It can be difficult as a tennis player to meet the right person because you are travelling all the time."
He adopted a similar tone with Vogue the year before too, telling the publication: "It's hard to find the person who can share things with you if you're always in different parts of the world."
Sporting rivalry
Reflecting on Alcaraz's triumph over Sinner at the French Open, 1989 Roland Garros winner Michael Chang told Clay Tennis: "The generation that we followed was very competitive, [players] didn't really talk to each other. Alcaraz and Sinner have a very healthy respect for one another. Different than in years past, like a McEnroe-Connors or a McEnroe-[Ivan] Lendl. There was no friendship there."
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He added: " [Roger] Federer and [Rafael] Nadal changed the culture in the locker room. On court, it's business. You want to play your best and beat your opponent, but off court they were kind to everyone, whether you were world No. 2 or No. 100 in doubles.
"Roger, Rafa, and even Novak are responsible for that transformation. They treated everyone the same and were kind. I think that respect has carried over to the current generation because they respect everyone."
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Party ban
Speaking to El Laguero, Juan Carlos Ferrero explained that his partying plans after the French Open may have been toned down through his guidance. He explained: "Yesterday, I told him to have a good time, that he deserved it, but to remember he's a tennis player at all times.
"We know how he is and these days do him good. When he returns, he comes back with a clear head, renewed. It's no longer about the word 'party', but about disconnecting. Being with his friends and not thinking about tennis and being a normal 22-year-old, and returning to work with enthusiasm."
Alcaraz himself is no stranger to the nightlife, candidly speaking of his fondness for partying in his Netflix special, 'Carlos Alcaraz: My Way'. He said (via the Express): "Look, in Ibiza... I'm not going to lie to you. It's about partying and going out. I went there to let loose. I don't know if it's right to say it that way, but I went out.
"I made the most of it. On my return, of course, I won at Queen's and Wimbledon. I'm not saying I won because of the party, but those days did me good. And if things go well, I have to repeat."