In a quest for tennis supremacy, Carlos Alcaraz began the 2023 season as the World No. 1, only to surrender the top spot to the formidable Novak Djokovic after the Australian Open. Djokovic’s record 10th Grand Slam victory at the season opener reshaped the hierarchy, marking the start of a dynamic battle for the coveted No. 1 ranking.
The world witnessed the No. 1 ranking changing hands seven times during the 2023 campaign, ultimately culminating in Djokovic securing the year-end No. 1 position for a record eighth time. Alcaraz, finishing the season at No. 2, expressed throughout the year that claiming the top spot was a primary goal.
“Of course, it is a goal. We have a really beautiful battle to be No. 1 in the world, especially after the great performance that Novak had on the last American tour,” Alcaraz stated in September. “Right now, he is No. 1, so I come here with extra motivation to try to get him back and place first in the race, as well as in the rankings.”
Undeterred by Djokovic’s dominance, Alcaraz emphasized his determination, mentioning that the pursuit of the No. 1 position was a constant motivator during training and tournaments. He clarified that while it was not mandatory for him to reclaim the top spot, achieving such milestones remained a key objective.
As Djokovic finished the year with an impressive 11,245 points, a significant 2,390 points ahead of Alcaraz, the Spanish player faced a considerable gap. However, the start of the 2024 season brought a glimmer of hope for Alcaraz as Djokovic experienced a slight setback. The Serbian dropped 190 points from his 2023 Adelaide International title run, narrowing the gap between the two competitors.
The tennis world is poised for another thrilling season as Alcaraz sets his sights on bridging the points difference and reclaiming the World No. 1 position. With a determined mindset and the acknowledgment that the pursuit of greatness requires setting ambitious goals, Alcaraz is gearing up for an intense battle on the global tennis stage. As the 2024 season unfolds, tennis enthusiasts eagerly anticipate witnessing the unfolding drama in this fierce competition for the top-ranking spot.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 18th of November 2023 when he lost to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this year Carlos owns a composed 65-12 record.
Alcaraz has scheduled to compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Currently the world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 3rd of January when he was overcome by world no.10 Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Australia (draw).
This season Novak achieved a 2-1 win-loss record.
Djokovic is scheduled to play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played each other 5 times. Their current record is 3-2 for Djokovic. The last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2023.
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