Carlos Alcaraz on swarm of bees & rivalry with Jannik Sinner.” Alcaraz recounts how a swarm of bees attacked him on the court, causing him to abandon the game for safety. He describes the encounter as a new and challenging experience, marking his first encounter with bees during a tournament. Despite the distraction, Alcaraz expresses satisfaction with his performance, highlighting his strong returns against his opponent. In the upcoming semi-final against rival Jannik Sinner, who has won their last two meetings and is unbeaten against him this year, Alcaraz acknowledges the challenge ahead and plans to focus intensely on the match.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now ranked no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 14th of March when he overcame world no.6 Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-1 in the quarter in Indian Wells (draw).
This year Carlos has a compiled 10-3 record. Carlos Alcaraz’s most significant result of the current season was reaching the semifinal in Buenos Aires.
Alcaraz will play next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.3 (career-high), Sinner played his last match on the 14th of March when he overcame world no.32 Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-3 in the quarter in Indian Wells (draw).
This season Sinner achieved an overall 16-0 record. Jannik clinched 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner squared off 8 times. Their current head to head is 4-4. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-1 in the semifinal in Beijing (China Open) in October 2023.
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