Alex is part of the Spanish players who have made huge leap in the rankings in the past two years.

Alex Corretja produces his groundstrokes with extreme topspin. He can also slice his backhand. His major weakness is his net game as he does not move from the baseline to the volley position well. His volleys when he is up there are solid. His patience helps him on clay to set up points. He can track down powerful shots on clay. His second serve is a weakness as it can be attacked easily.  

1998

1997

Corretja won the Italian Open by defeating Rios in the final. He fell to Rios in the Monte Carlo Open. He was upset in the round of 16 at the French Open.

Corretja won through to the Quarter Finals of the US Open where he played Sampras. In one of the matches of the decade the duo played their hearts out in which Sampras won 7-6 5-7 5-7 6-4 7-6(9-7). He also won two clay events.

Corretja won a clay event this year.

Corretja had a steady year.