Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner break up this season’s Main titles. Whereas the Italian dominated on the arduous courtroom, the Spaniard conquered the “natural surfaces” and achieved a uncommon ‘Channel Slam.’ Laura Robson mentioned their seasons and positioned Carlos above Jannik!
The Briton praised the four-time Main champion and his efforts at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Robson described Alcaraz’s ‘Channel Slam’ as one thing particular and distinctive, attaining a feat reserved just for the best gamers of the Open period.
Carlos Alcaraz, Roland Garros 2024© Stream screenshot
At 21 years and two months, Carlos turned the sixth and youngest proprietor of a ”Channel Slam,’ incomes his place in historical past books. Alcaraz earned his first Roland Garros crown over Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.
A month later, he defended the Wimbledon title, gathering his fourth Main trophy at such a younger age! Thus, the Spaniard joined Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as a proud proprietor of a ‘Channel Slam.’
The champion, Carlos Alcaraz 👏🏆#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/mKJLAjU9lW
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 9, 2024 Carlos conquers Roland Garros
The Spaniard didn’t play at his finest at first of the clay season after battling an arm harm. Nevertheless, he recovered forward of Roland Garros and chased his first Main trophy in Paris. Carlos beat three top-30 rivals en path to the semi-final.
Alcaraz confronted Jannik Sinner en path to the trophy and trailed two units to at least one in each encounters. The younger gun raised above these challenges and celebrated in five-setters, saving his finest tennis for the pivotal moments.
Carlos Alcaraz & Alexander Zverev, Roland Garros 2024© Stream screenshot
Thus, Alcaraz turned the primary participant to beat two units to at least one deficit within the Roland Garros semi-final and last since 1961! Additionally, the Spaniard turned the youngest participant to win a Main title on all three surfaces, writing historical past books.
Carlos and Jannik battle for the second time this season. The Italian moved two units to at least one in entrance, hoping to increase his streak at Majors. Nevertheless, Alcaraz was prepared for the last word take a look at on Court docket Philippe-Chatrier. The 21-year-old began his comeback within the fourth set.
The Spaniard produced 11 consecutive holds and prevailed 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 4 hours and 9 minutes. Thus, he ousted the newly-crowned world no. 1 and organized the title conflict towards the Rome Masters champion, Alexander Zverev.
Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner, Roland Garros 2024© Stream screenshot
Chasing his first Main crown at 27, Alexander claimed 5 straight video games in two units, shifting nearer to the end line and tennis glory. Nevertheless, Carlos stepped in and scored a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 triumph in 4 hours and 19 minutes, celebrating his first Roland Garros title.
The teenager skilled a blow within the third set. He stored his composure and outplayed his rival in units 4 and 5, dropping solely 5 video games and lifting his third Main trophy. Alexander raised his degree from 2-5 within the third set. He stole it with 5 consecutive video games on his tally.
Alcaraz stepped in on serve and return within the remaining two units, bringing the victory dwelling in fashion. The Spaniard misplaced serve six occasions and transformed 45% of the return factors to 9 breaks from 16 probabilities.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2024 Alcaraz secures the Wimbledon title protection
Just a few weeks later, Carlos chased his second consecutive title at Wimbledon. The 21-year-old confronted a difficult path on the title protection course. He handed all of the obstacles and celebrated his fourth Main crown, attaining a ‘Channel Slam’ at 21.
The Spaniard barely crossed the end line earlier than Frances Tiafoe. He misplaced a set in three straight matches from the fourth spherical. Nevertheless, the defending champion stored his composure and scored victories in 4 units, coming into the title conflict.
Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024© Stream screenshot
Carlos misplaced the opener towards Daniil Medvedev within the semi-final earlier than elevating his degree and remaining on the title course. Like 12 months in the past, Alcaraz organized the title conflict with the seven-time champion, Novak Djokovic.
The younger gun toppled the veteran 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in two hours and 27 minutes, changing into one of many youngest back-to-back champions on the All England Membership. Carlos performed nicely on serve and return, leaving the legend behind in units one and two.
The Spaniard performed towards three break factors, dropping serve as soon as within the third set whereas serving for the title. Alcaraz overcame that setback and sealed the deal within the tie break. He stole 42% of the return factors and turned them into 5 breaks from 14 probabilities.
Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024© Stream screenshot
Carlos tamed his strokes properly and overpowered Novak in each phase, particularly within the opening two units. The younger gun delivered two breaks within the first set and clinched it 6-2 for a lift. Nothing modified within the second set.
The defending champion dominated and added two breaks to his tally, shifting 6-2, 6-2 up in 75 minutes! Djokovic saved 4 break factors early within the third set and adopted the rival’s tempo. The Serb earned a uncommon break level within the sixth recreation.
The Spaniard saved it and stored his serve intact. Alcaraz fired a few winners within the ninth recreation, offering a break and serving for the title at 5-4. Nevertheless, he misplaced focus and sprayed errors within the tenth recreation, dropping serve and protecting Novak in competition.
Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024© Stream screenshot
They organized a tie break and exchanged early mini-breaks for 3-3. Carlos stepped in and claimed 4 of the next 5 factors, touchdown a service winner at 6-4 for his second consecutive Wimbledon crown and an elusive ‘Channel Slam.’
“Carlos claimed titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, with only a few people doing that before him. You are changing surfaces in such a short amount of time between two tournaments. Also, Carlos returned to clay and almost claimed the Olympic Games gold medal. He had a special run within a couple of months,” Laura Robson mentioned.
