The legendary Spanish tennis player Alex Corretja thinks Carlos Alcaraz will be a threat at the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin because he sees the four-time major champion showing up with assurance.
Having learned from his mistakes, the two-time French Open runner-up believes Alcaraz will be more rested than he was at the ATP Finals the previous year.
The ATP Finals will take place from November 10–17 this year, and Alcaraz will be participating for the second time. Alcaraz advanced to the semifinals of his year-end championships debut in Turin last year, but he was soundly defeated by an inspired Novak Djokovic.
In an exciting China Open final last month, the 21-year-old Spaniard defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to win his latest championship. Alcaraz has advanced to the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals and the Paris Masters third round in his two events since Beijing.
Corretja supported Alcaraz’s chances in Turin in an interview with Eurosport, claiming that his explosive compatriot is well-suited for major competitions like the ATP Finals.
He expressed his remarks about Alcaraz and said: “Alcaraz is going to arrive in Turin at a great time. Why? Because he has recently won some tournaments on a hard court, especially beating Sinner in the final [in Beijing], which always gives you a dose of confidence. Although in Paris Bercy he did not play his best tennis, the court was a little faster than he liked it. In the ATP Finals, it is true that everything is very open, that the groups are very difficult and that everyone arrives very mentally saturated, somewhat physically affected.”
He added: “But I believe that Carlos has learned from the past and is going to arrive a little fresher than last season. I trust him, I think he is a happy, explosive player for great events and the ATP Finals are one. All the matches are big finals and all the matches are complicated, but at the same time are very tense and very motivating. In this, I believe that Alcaraz is a master and he is going to have a hard time like everyone else, but I give him chances. I don’t know if it will be this year, but I am convinced that at some point in his career, he will triumph in one of these tournaments.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 31st of October when he was overcome by world no.14 Ugo Humbert 6-1 3-6 7-5 in the 3rd round in Paris (draw).
This season Carlos achieved an overall 52-11 win-loss record. The Spaniard has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.366 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other till now in top competitions.
Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard 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)
Carlos Alcaraz |
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 31st of October when he was overcome by world no.14 Ugo Humbert 6-1 3-6 7-5 in the 3rd round in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 52-11 record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.366 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other till now in top tournaments.
Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos 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)
Carlos Alcaraz |
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