Carlos Alcaraz thinks he still has a lot to prove before he can call himself as famous as tennis greats like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, who are recognized for their contributions to the game.
Currently, Alcaraz is competing at the 2024 Argentina Open in Buenos Aires. Following a first-round bye on Thursday, the Spaniard defeated local qualifier Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the second round to secure his spot in the event’s quarterfinals.
After his most recent victory, Alcaraz was asked what he thought about other tennis players considering him a star. The world No. 2 responded to his peers’ statements and said: “I don’t consider myself a star; I consider myself a very good player.”
Even with all the success he has had thus far in his career, he feels he still has a long way to go before he can compete on the same level as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, among others.
He further said: “For me, the stars are Djokovic, Rafa, Federer, and some others out there. I have achieved great things, but I still have a long way to go to be one.”
Carlos Alcaraz says he isn’t a ‘star,’ the stars are Nadal, Federer, & Djokovic:
"I don't consider myself a star, I consider myself a very good player. For me, the stars are Novak, Rafa and Roger, and some others out there. I have achieved great things, but I still have a long… pic.twitter.com/lCEm8cXjvv
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Alcaraz in Buenos Aires, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently the world no.2, Carlos has a composed 6-1 match record in 2024. Alcaraz is currently playing in Buenos Aires where he beat the world no.134 Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-2 7-5 and the world no.152 Andrea Vavassori 7-61 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.21 Nicolas Jarry in the semifinal on Saturday at 6:00 pm on COURT GUILLERMO VILAS. Their record is 2-0 for Alcaraz.
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)
Alcaraz will compete next in Rio De Janeiro (Rio Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of February.
Carlos Alcaraz |
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