Pakistan, Sept. 25 -- While Carlos Alcaraz may have finally left his persistent injury woes behind, the Spanish tennis player is enduring a different kind of agony as a lifelong Real Madrid supporter watching his team's sputtering start to the season.

Real, who were beaten 2-1 by rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday, are fourth in the standings with 15 points - 6 behind rivals and league leaders Barcelona.

Asked about Real's performances under new manager Jose Mourinho, seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz told Stats Perform on Wednesday that the club "can do better".

"Right now, I'm seeing other teams doing better. They are Real Madrid, great players, talented," added the Spaniard, speaking ahead of the Laver Cup, where he will be part ...