Carlos Alcaraz has a completeness in his recreation that has few equals within the historical past of this sport, particularly for a participant of simply 21 years outdated. It’s no coincidence that the younger Spaniard has already received 4 Grand Slam titles and 5 Masters 1000, proving that he could be aggressive on all surfaces.
In 2024, Carlitos grew to become the youngest participant ever to win Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the identical season. The previous world No. 1 additionally received the Indian Wells Masters 1000 for the second yr in a row, defeated his nice rival Jannik Sinner within the Beijing ATP 500 closing and received the silver medal on the Paris Olympics (dropping to Novak Djokovic after a stupendous closing).
Though his season has been very good, the 4-time Grand Slam champion is quantity 3 on the planet behind Sinner and Zverev. The 21-year-old from Murcia is ready to attain spectacular peaks, however he nonetheless lacks the consistency that will enable him to succeed in the highest of the ATP rating.
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His hole to Sinner quantities to virtually 5000 factors and Sascha’s overtaking within the final a part of the season was a tough blow. The Spaniard nonetheless has too many ups and downs throughout the yr and the psychological issue has a major affect on his degree. It’s no coincidence that Alcaraz made a catastrophe on the Cincinnati Masters 1000 and particularly on the US Open after dropping the ultimate of the Olympic match.
The world quantity 3 is aware of that he has to work to enhance these elements and he’ll do it collectively together with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Sinner’s degree in 2024 requires Carlitos to replicate on himself in order to not lose floor and the Spaniard has no intention of watching the rise of his big rival.
Clement opens up on Alcaraz
Throughout an interview with Eurosport, former French ace Arnaud Clement spoke about Alcaraz’s present standing: “Alcaraz knows how to do everything: his problem is knowing what to do at what time. Nadal and Federer could obviously help him in this regard.
Sometimes, it’s very clear in his head and he’s the embodiment of accuracy, at other times, he makes mistakes. And that often coincides with a lack of freshness, there’s work to be done on the programming at the exhibition level for example.
It depends on what he wants: to go for the greatest number of Grand Slam victories? He’s off to a good start, but it’s a long-term goal.”
The previous world No. 1 spent a couple of days of trip within the Dominican Republic and can quickly fly to the US, the place he’ll face Ben Shelton in an exhibition match at Madison Sq. Backyard on December 4th. Two days later, the 4-time Grand Slam champion will face Frances Tiafoe in one other exhibition match in Charlotte.
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The 21-year-old from Murcia desires to be prepared for the Australian Open, the place he has by no means performed his finest tennis as much as this stage of his profession. Alcaraz will even have to enhance his leads to the Masters 1000 tournaments, which weren’t so good in 2024. Carlos received the Indian Wells Masters 1000 throughout the spring, however his degree was very erratic over the remainder of the season.
The Spaniard has received ‘solely’ 75% of the matches within the Masters 1000 tournaments, having to overlook the tournaments in Monte Carlo, Rome and Montreal.
Carlitos fears Djokovic
Carlitos won’t solely should be careful for Sinner and Zverev in 2025, but additionally for a legend like Novak Djokovic. After experiencing probably the most sophisticated seasons of his complete profession, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is intent on competing for a very powerful titles subsequent yr.
The Serbian ace is aware of he’s inferior to Sinner and Alcaraz proper now, however his new partnership with Andy Murray provides him confidence to return to the best degree.
“I feel I can still play at the highest level,” Djokovic mentioned in a protracted interview with ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’.
“Sinner and Alcaraz have established themselves as the 2 finest gamers on the planet, to not overlook Alexander Zverev. All of them would be the predominant candidates to win the Slams and different titles. Nonetheless, bodily and mentally, I’m able to play my tennis once more, and I’ve the sensation that I can problem these guys. My expertise can come in useful” – he added.
In one in every of his final press conferences of the season, Alcaraz had urged all gamers to not underestimate Nole on the 2025 Australian Open. The 37-year-old from Belgrade would be the No.7 seed at Melbourne Park and will face Sinner or Alcaraz already within the quarterfinals.
