After defeating Alexander Zverev in the US Open quarterfinals, Carlos Alcaraz secured a special place in history by matching a remarkable record held by Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz talked about boosting the spectators and tennis fans to enjoy the game and the atmosphere. He stated in his on-court interview after the match: “That’s what I’m trying to do. I’m playing for myself & my team. But I’m trying to make people enjoy watching tennis & watching the matches. Trying to do different shots that probably the crowd isn’t used to seeing. I always say to put on a smile.”
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2023
Ranked no.1, Carlos has managed to achieve a 58-6 record in 2023. The Spaniard is competing at the U.S. Open where he managed to beat the world no.75 Dominik Koepfer 6-2 3-2 ret., the world no.177 Lloyd Harris 6-3 6-1 7-64, the world no.28 Daniel Evans 6-2 6-3 4-6 6-3, the world no.61 Matteo Arnaldi 6-3 6-3 6-4 and the world no.12 Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-2 6-4.
will face the world no.3 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Alcaraz.Carlos has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Alcaraz got to the final in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open) and in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).
Carlos won 12 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz |
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