Carlos Alcaraz showcased his exceptional form at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, defeating talented Chinese player Juncheng Shang 6-3, 6-2 in his opening match. This victory marks Alcaraz’s tenth consecutive win, a remarkable turnaround after a challenging summer. The reigning champions of Roland Garros and Wimbledon faced emotional setbacks, notably losing in the Olympic gold medal match to Novak Djokovic in Paris, followed by unexpected defeats in Cincinnati and the US Open.
Reflecting on his recent success, Alcaraz attributes his resurgence to two key factors: his physical well-being and a renewed joy for the game. “I think I’m feeling great on the court; physically, I’m feeling good,” Alcaraz shared with the media. “For me, it’s really important to feel that way.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, stating, “I’m just trying to have joy and enjoy my time on the court.”
After a period of intensive preparation, Alcaraz is hitting the ball exceptionally well and looks forward to continuing his impressive performance as the tournament progresses.
Alcaraz in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Now ranked no.2, Alcaraz has managed to achieve a compiled 50-9 win-loss record in 2024. Carlos is playing at the moment in Shanghai where he beat Unknown Player bye, the world no.51 Juncheng Shang 6-2 6-2 and the world no.560 Yibing Wu 7-6(5) 6-3.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other up to now in top competitions.
Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz |
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