Alcaraz about Tiafoe’s Wimbledon clash: “Once on court, we’re not friends”

Carlos Alcaraz discussed his Wimbledon 2024 win and upcoming match against friend Francis, emphasizing focus, self-improvement, and mental focus. He recalled memorable matches, improved serving, and improved mental focus.

Alcaraz About Tiafoe's Wimbledon Clash Once On Court, We're Not Friends

At Wimbledon 2024, Carlos Alcaraz discussed his second-round win and upcoming match against friend Frances Tiafoe. Alcaraz highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and becoming rivals once on court, despite their friendship off the court. He reflected on the pressure of defending his title and the importance of self-improvement.

Looking back on their semi-final match at the US Open, Alcaraz recalled it as a memorable experience for the crowd. In a separate topic, Alcaraz shared his satisfaction with his improved serving, returning, and overall comfort on the grass court. He also mentioned adjustments off the court, such as better sleep, reduced phone usage, and mental focus, to enhance his performance. Alcaraz emphasized the mental aspect of the game and the importance of staying positive and calm under pressure to outperform opponents.

Alcaraz in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2024

Carlos Alcaraz

29 - 6win/loss

Hard
13-2
Clay
12-3
Grass
4-1
21 year old
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2024 Highlights

Now the world no.3, Alcaraz achieved a 28-6 win-loss record in 2024. Carlos is now having a run in Wimbledon where he bested the world no.269 Mark Lajal 7-63 7-5 6-2 and the world no.69 Aleksandar Vukic 7-65 6-2 6-2.

Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.29 Frances Tiafoe in the 3rd round. The head to head is 1-1.

Alcaraz conquered 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)

Alcaraz
Wimbledon
Alcaraz's Record
Alcaraz
Projected
Draw

Tiafoe in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2024

Frances Tiafoe

15 - 16win/loss

Hard
6-6
I Hard
1-1
Clay
5-6
Grass
3-3
26 year old
LWWLLWLWLW
2024 Highlights

Currently ranked no.29, the American owns a compiled 15-15 match record in 2024. Frances is now competing in Wimbledon where he managed to beat the world no.35 Matteo Arnaldi 6-75 2-6 6-1 6-3 6-3 and the world no.89 Borna Coric 7-65 6-1 6-3.

Frances Tiafoe will square off with the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the 3rd round. Their actual head to head record is 1-1.

The American was the runner-up in Houston (US Men’s Clay Court Championship).

The American won 4 titles in his career: 2 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Tiafoe
Wimbledon
Tiafoe's Record
Tiafoe
Projected
Draw

Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe squared off just twice. Their current head to head is 1-1.