Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish tennis sensation, is set to face off against his rival Jannik Sinner in the upcoming tournaments in Beijing (26-Sep) and Shanghai (30-Sep). This comes after a surprising exit from the US Open, where Alcaraz was expected to make a deep run.
Alcaraz, known for his explosive playing style and remarkable agility, has had a stellar season so far. However, his journey at the US Open was cut short, leaving fans and analysts alike pondering what went wrong. Despite this setback, Alcaraz remains undeterred and is eager to bounce back in the Asian swing of the ATP tour.
In Beijing, Alcaraz will have the opportunity to avenge his recent losses and prove his mettle against some of the top players in the world. The tournament is expected to be fiercely competitive, with Sinner also looking to make a strong statement. Their rivalry has been one of the highlights of the season, with both players pushing each other to new heights.
Following Beijing, the action will move to Shanghai, where Alcaraz aims to continue his quest for redemption. The Shanghai Masters is one of the most prestigious events on the ATP calendar, and a strong performance here could significantly boost Alcaraz’s ranking and confidence.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 29th of August when he lost to world no.74 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-1 7-5 6-4 in the 2nd round of the U.S. Open (draw)
.At present, during this year Carlos owns a 39-9 match record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos got to the final in Paris.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.1, Jannik has a 50-5 record in 2024. Sinner is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where he beat the world no.140 Mackenzie Mcdonald 2-6 6-2 6-1 6-2 and the world no.49 Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-0 6-2.
Jannik Sinner will face the world no.87 Christopher O Connell in the 3rd round. Their current head to head is 1-1.
The Italian has won 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
Sinner won 16 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Beijing (China Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played each other 10 times. Their head to head is 6-4 for Alcaraz.