Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are about to clash in the final of the ATP’s season finale in Turin. Despite the great rivalry, Carlitos and Novak are on great terms. Here is a great video of the young Spanish player shaking hands with Djokovic’s team before their clash.
That’s really really nice.. and what sport should be! https://t.co/8Oa7wNgUWq
— Tennistonic (@tennistonic) November 18, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 17th of November when he beat world no.3 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season Carlos owns an overall 65-11 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. The Spaniard got to the final in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Ranked world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 16th of November when he defeated world no.9 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
At present, during this year Novak has an overall 53-6 record. The Serbian clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Paris. Djokovic got to the final in Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 4 times. Their record is 2-2. Before, the last time they locked horns, 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.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.