Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 player in the world, as well as the American duo of Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe have all confirmed their participation in the 2023 Queen’s Club Championship. Matteo Berrettini, the two-time defending champion, has already declared he will return in June to attempt to win the LTA’s cinch Championships three times, but there will be fierce competition.
Alcaraz was scheduled to make his professional debut at the ATP 500 tournament last year, but he withdrew due to an elbow injury. A few months later, he won the US Open, making him the youngest world number one. He will, however, be in the main draw this time. He will, however, be in the main draw this time, provided he is healthy.
The LTA Digital and Events Director Chris Pollard commented: “The LTA’s cinch Championships and the player line up promises to be very exciting this year. We are delighted to welcome back exciting international talents such as Berrettini, Fritz and Tiafoe as well as seeing the recent world No.1 and US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz make his debut at the Queen’s Club.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Currently ranked no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 26th of February when he was defeated by world no.12 Cameron Norrie 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the final in Rio De Janeiro (draw).
Presently, during this year Carlos has managed to achieve a 8-1 win-loss record. This year, Alcaraz conquered 1 title in Buenos Aires. Carlos reached the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz is scheduled to compete next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of March.
Fritz in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2023
Now ranked no.5 (career-high), Fritz has a 12-3 record in 2023. Fritz is now playing in Acapulco where he overcame the world no.38 John Isner 3-6 6-3 6-4.
Taylor Fritz will face the world no.30 Denis Shapovalov in the 2nd round. Their actual record is 5-2 for Shapovalov.
The American has won 2 titles in 2023 in Australia and Delray Beach.
Fritz won 6 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Fritz has scheduled to play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of March.
Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz have never fought against each other.
Tiafoe in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2023
Now ranked no.15, Frances has achieved a compiled 9-2 match record in 2023. The American is playing at the moment in Acapulco where he bested the world no.34 Yoshihito Nishioka 7-66 6-4.
Frances Tiafoe will face the world no.824 Feliciano Lopez in the 2nd round. Their head to head is 1-0 for Lopez.
Frances has won 1 title in 2023 in Australia.
Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe |
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