Carlos Alcaraz claimed on Thursday that the demanding tennis schedule had left him with little time to celebrate winning the China Open because he had to leave the stadium right away to catch a plane to the ongoing Shanghai Masters.
After a tiring three hours and twenty-one minutes on Wednesday night in Beijing, Alcaraz defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, and he later talked in Shanghai for a press conference.
On Saturday, Alcaraz will play his first match of the competition against Shang Juncheng, who last month won the Chengdu Open and became just the second player from China to win an ATP Tour singles title.
Many believe that Sinner’s rivalry with Alcaraz will become the new storyline of the men’s game, and the Italian player will also be playing in Shanghai.
Alcaraz expressed his remarks about his relationship with Sinner and said: “We are not close friends, but I think the respect that we have puts us in a position that we have a really good relationship.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 2nd of October when he beat world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Beijing to win his 17th career title.
At present, during this year the Spaniard has managed to achieve a 48-9 record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other up to now on the main tour.
The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 2nd of October when he was overcome by world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Beijing (draw).
This season Sinner owns a 59-6 win-loss record. Sinner conquered 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Sinner reached the final in Beijing.
Jannik Sinner will take on the world no.93 Taro Daniel in the 2nd round. Their actual record is 1-0 for Sinner.
Sinner clinched 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Jannik reached the final in Beijing (China Open).
Jannik won 17 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner will play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner faced off 11 times. Their current head to head is 7-4 for Alcaraz. Before, the last time they competed against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Beijing (China Open) on the 2nd of October 2024.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner |
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