Rising tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has reportedly made the decision to skip any tournaments leading up to the 2024 Australian Open, aiming to minimize the risk of injury or setbacks before the season’s first Grand Slam event.
The 20-year-old Spaniard missed this year’s Australian Open due to a knee injury sustained during the offseason. Eager not to miss out on the 2024 edition, Alcaraz is taking a cautious approach to his preparation.
Alcaraz’s decision to avoid playing in any tournaments leading up to the Australian Open is a strategic move to protect his physical well-being. By minimizing his competitive outings, he aims to arrive in Melbourne in prime condition and with reduced injury risk. As he sets his sights on 2024, his primary goal is to compete in all four Grand Slam events without any disruptions.
“Well, next year I’m looking for playing the four Grand Slams. I hope not to miss any of them,” he stated.
During his recent appearance in Beijing, Alcaraz expressed his ambition to maintain his current level of play and replicate his previous tournament successes. Despite receiving praise from tennis legends, he remains focused on his performance and does not let external expectations create undue pressure.
“I will try to do the same things that I’m doing this year. I could be more than happy if I won the same tournaments that I won so far of the results that I’m doing this year. That’s my goal to next year. That’s obviously. Right now I’m really happy with the level I’m playing, with the result I receive so far.”
Carlos Alcaraz’s decision to forgo pre-Australian Open tournaments showcases his dedication to long-term success and injury prevention, aiming to build on his impressive achievements in the tennis world.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
WWLWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 3rd of October when he lost to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-1 in the semifinal in Beijing (draw).
This season the Spaniard owns a compiled 61-8 match record. Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. The Spaniard reached the final in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
Carlos Alcaraz |
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