Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are probably the tennis player to watch in Monte Carlo and they may clash against each other as early as in the quarters. Carlito has been impressive in Miami, where he won the title in great style. It will be very interesting to see how Novak Djokovic will perform in Monte Carlo. The world number 1 has played just 3 matches in 2022 and he might be a bit rusty.
Rafael Nadal (rib injury) is one of the top players who will not compete in the Principality this year. Daniil Medvedev (hernia), Dominic Thiem (recently positive to Covid), and Matteo Berrettini (right-hand injury) are also not going to play in Monte Carlo.
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2022
LWWWLWWWWW Now ranked no.11 (career-high), Carlos played his last match on the 3rd of April when he beat world no.7 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-4 in the final in Miami to win his 3rd career title.
Currently, during this year Carlos owns a compiled 18-2 win-loss record. The Spaniard conquered 2 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro and in Miami.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
WLWWWLWLWW Now the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 24th of February when he surrendered to world no.69 Jiri Vesely 6-4 7-6(4) in the quarter in Dubai (draw).
This season Djokovic has a 2-1 win-loss record.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have never faced off.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Currently ranked no.4, the Spaniard played his last match on the 20th of March when he lost to world no.13 Taylor Fritz 6-3 7-6(5) in the final in Indian Wells (draw).
At present, during this year the Spaniard has a 20-1 win-loss record. Rafael has won 3 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, at the Australian Open and in Acapulco. The Spaniard was the finalist in Indian Wells.
