Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are among the top players who are going to compete in Barcelona next week with Rafael Nadal out.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 31st of March when he capitulated to world no.8 Jannik Sinner 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Miami (draw).
During this season the Spaniard has a compiled 18-2 match record. The Spaniard conquered 2 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. Carlos was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 26th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 10th of May.
Jannik Sinner in 2023
Ranked no.8 (career-high), Sinner played his last match on the 15th of April when he lost to world no.9 Holger Rune 1-6 7-5 7-5 in the semifinal in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
During this season the Italian achieved a compiled 24-6 win-loss record. This year, Sinner lifted the trophy in Montpellier. The Italian reached the final in Rotterdam and Miami.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 26th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 10th of May.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner fought against each other 7 times. Their head to head is 4-3 for Alcaraz. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Miami (Miami Open) on the 31st of March 2023.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.