Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star of men’s tennis, has established a remarkable record against players with a one-handed backhand, boasting an impressive 24-1 win-loss ratio in such matchups. This exceptional achievement highlights his prowess and adaptability on the court.
Alcaraz’s only loss against a one-handed backhand opponent came at the hands of Lorenzo Musetti during the Hamburg Open in 2022. Despite this solitary setback, Alcaraz’s consistent success against such players underscores his versatility and ability to exploit the weaknesses of this playing style.
The one-handed backhand, while elegant and stylish, is considered less common in contemporary tennis, with most players favoring the two-handed backhand for its stability and power. Alcaraz’s ability to excel against one-handed backhand opponents showcases his adaptability and tactical acumen.
As Carlos Alcaraz continues to ascend in the world rankings and gain recognition for his talent, his impressive record against one-handed backhand players serves as a testament to his promising future in the world of tennis. With each victory, he solidifies his reputation as a formidable opponent, capable of competing against a variety of playing styles and strategies. Tennis enthusiasts eagerly await his future matchups and the potential records he may set as his career continues to flourish.
Alcaraz in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2023
WWLWWWLWWW Ranked no.2, Alcaraz achieved a 63-8 record in 2023. Carlos is now playing in Shanghai where he overcame the world no.73 Gregoire Barrere 6-2 7-5 and the world no.33 Daniel Evans 7-61 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.19 Grigor Dimitrov in the 4th round. Their current head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz conquered 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos 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)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Basel. The main draw will start on the 23rd of October.
