Carlos Alcaraz, the recently crowned French Open champion, continued his winning streak by defeating Francisco Cerundolo at the Queen’s Club Championships. Following his triumph in Paris, Alcaraz took a well-deserved break in Ibiza, which he discussed in a post-match interview.
Alcaraz emphasized the importance of taking time off to recharge. “I have to enjoy my days off and celebrate everything. I think you need it just to take a break for your mind a bit,” he said. The young tennis star spent three days in Ibiza, a brief but refreshing respite from his rigorous schedule.
Despite the short break, Alcaraz returned to the court with renewed vigor. “To come back stronger with a lot of energy. So I had 3 days.. it was enough for me. Here we are with a lot of energy. Excited to keep going,” he added.
Carlos Alcaraz after beating Cerundolo in Queens
“You’re now the French Open champion. You went to Ibiza after that. Did you enjoy a break from tennis?”
Carlos: “I have to enjoy my days off and celebrate everything. I think you need it just to take a break for your mind a bit.… pic.twitter.com/jpSI0zKQyo
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 18, 2024
Alcaraz’s ability to balance intense competition with moments of relaxation highlights his maturity and understanding of the demands of professional tennis. His recent performances demonstrate that his time in Ibiza was well spent, allowing him to maintain his high level of play as he continues through the tournament season.
Alcaraz in London, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWWWWWWWL At the moment ranked no.2, Carlos achieved a compiled 26-5 win-loss record in 2024. The Spaniard is participating in London where he managed to beat the world no.26 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 7-5.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.31 Jack Draper in the 2nd round. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz has won 2 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells and French Open.
Alcaraz won 15 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz |
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