Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, April 5, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz plans to play full clay-court season, get 'socks dirty'

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Carlos Alcaraz said Sunday it "feels amazing" to be back on clay and that he is aiming to play in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome before his Roland Garros title defence. The world number one, who gets his bid for a second straight Monte Carlo Masters title under way next week, has never played a complete European clay-court season. He also won the Italian Open last year, with his only defeat on clay in 2025 coming against Holger Rune in t......

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