Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old tennis sensation, has openly acknowledged that emulating Novak Djokovic’s nutrition plan might be a challenging feat for him. However, he revealed that he is closely observing Djokovic’s movements and ball-hitting techniques to enhance his own game. Djokovic, who at 36 remains a dominant force in tennis, continues to set high standards for the sport.
Alcaraz, often touted as the next tennis superstar, has been making a remarkable start to his career. He has captured the attention of fans and experts alike with his impressive performances on the court. “It’s difficult to have his nutrition, I heard a bit about that, he’s 100% focused to be in good shape. But I watch his practices, his movement, the way that he plays and tries. He’s 100% in every shot, in every practice, in every game, so it’s something that I try to bring into my own game,” Alcaraz explained.
Throughout this season, Alcaraz and Djokovic have engaged in a captivating battle for the coveted world No. 1 ranking. Djokovic recently reclaimed the top spot after the US Open. Alcaraz candidly admitted that Djokovic is a constant presence in his thoughts during practice sessions. “Almost in every practice. I’m not going to lie. I practice with a goal; I go to the tournaments with a goal. It’s trying to end the year as No 1, so Novak Djokovic is around my mind almost in every practice,” he revealed.
Setting his short-term goals, Alcaraz openly expressed his ambition to finish the year ahead of Djokovic in the rankings. “Honestly, the tournaments that I have already had, I’m thinking about the No 1, being able to earn the No 1. For me, that’s the main goal for right now to the end of the season. Let’s see, you know. But as well to learn, you know, from the, I’m going to say from, you know, the failures, that probably I could experience. You know, I learn from that and learning how can I be better every day or every practice, you know, that’s the main thing for me, but obviously, the No 1 is, you know, on my mind as well,” Alcaraz affirmed.
As Carlos Alcaraz continues to draw inspiration from the remarkable career of Novak Djokovic, the tennis world eagerly awaits his journey and the potential challenges he poses to the established order of the sport.
Alcaraz in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2023
LWLLWWWWWW Ranked world no.2, Carlos has achieved a 62-8 win-loss record in 2023. Alcaraz is currently competing in Shanghai where he beat the world no.73 Gregoire Barrere 6-2 7-5.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.33 Daniel Evans in the 3rd round on Monday at 6:30 pm on STADIUM COURT. The head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz.
The Spaniard clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. The Spaniard reached the final in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open) and in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).
Alcaraz won 13 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWWWL Currently the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 15th of September when he overcame world no.25 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 6-4 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year Novak has managed to achieve a 46-5 match record. The Serbian clinched 5 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. The Serbian got to the final in Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced off 4 times. Their current record is 2-2. Before, the last time they played each other, Novak Djokovic won 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) on the 20th of August 2023.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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**Title: Carlos Alcaraz Draws Inspiration from Novak Djokovic as He Aims for No. 1 Ranking**
Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old tennis sensation, has openly acknowledged that emulating Novak Djokovic’s nutrition plan might be a challenging feat for him. However, he revealed that he is closely observing Djokovic’s movements and ball-hitting techniques to enhance his own game. Djokovic, who at 36 remains a dominant force in tennis, continues to set high standards for the sport. Alcaraz, often touted as the next tennis superstar, has been making a remarkable start to his career. He has captured the attention of fans and experts alike with his impressive performances on the court. “It’s difficult to have his nutrition, I heard a bit about that, he’s 100% focused to be in good shape. But I watch his practices, his movement, the way that he plays and tries. He’s 100% in every shot, in every practice, in every game, so it’s something that I try to bring into my own game,” Alcaraz explained. Throughout this season, Alcaraz and Djokovic have engaged in a captivating battle for the coveted world No. 1 ranking. Djokovic recently reclaimed the top spot after the US Open. Alcaraz candidly admitted that Djokovic is a constant presence in his thoughts during practice sessions. “Almost in every practice. I’m not going to lie. I practice with a goal, I go to the tournaments with a goal. It’s trying to end the year as No 1, so Novak Djokovic is around my mind almost in every practice,” he revealed. Setting his short-term goals, Alcaraz openly expressed his ambition to finish the year ahead of Djokovic in the rankings. “Honestly, the tournaments that I have already had, I’m thinking about the No 1, being able to earn the No 1. For me, that’s the main goal for right now to the end of the season. Let’s see, you know. But as well to learn, you know, from the, I’m going to say from, you know, the failures, that probably I could experience. You know, I learn from that and learning how can I be better every day or every practice, you know, that’s the main thing for me, but obviously, the No 1 is, you know, on my mind as well,” Alcaraz affirmed. As Carlos Alcaraz continues to draw inspiration from the remarkable career of Novak Djokovic, the tennis world eagerly awaits his journey and the potential challenges he poses to the established order of the sport. |
