Novak Djokovic is currently in Riyadh, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated exhibition. The Serbian sensation spent some time in Dubai before heading to Saudi Arabia where he had a fantastic reception. Here is the video.
Novak last night in Saudi Arabia 🎾#djokovic pic.twitter.com/gc9lOpsPeq
— Julie 🇫🇷🇬🇧 (@NDjokofan) December 27, 2023
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Now ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 25th of November when he capitulated to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This season Djokovic owns a composed 56-7 match record. Djokovic clinched 7 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. Djokovic reached the final in Wimbledon.
Djokovic will play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Ranked world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 18th of November when he lost to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season the Spaniard achieved a 65-12 record. Alcaraz has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
Alcaraz will compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 5 times. Their record is 3-2 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) on the 18th of November 2023.
Here are the highlights.