Carlos Alcaraz, who is only 21 years old, has already won four major titles and five ATP Masters 1000 titles. The Spaniard won the silver medal at the July Olympics in Paris and has been ranked No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings for 36 weeks.
But Alcaraz believes he has something to prove in the Nitto ATP Finals. Before losing in straight sets to record seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of his debut last year, the 21-year-old missed the 2022 tournament because of an injury.
A lot of people are watching the young tennis player, who wants to improve on last year’s semifinals and get past his loss to Ugo Humbert in Paris-Bercy. His first public appearances in Turin have revealed a very laid-back Alcaraz who is looking for friendship with both his teammates and opponents. He smiles broadly and instills confidence.
Alcaraz said on Thursday in Turin ahead of the prestigious year-end event: “Last year was a difficult end of the year for me. I could not play at my best. The last two matches here were pretty good matches for me but the previous two, three tournaments I didn’t play at my best, so I realised I had to change a little bit at this time of the year, which I did this year. I come here a little bit different.”
He added: “I approach this tournament a little differently, knowing there are things I have to change if I am to have a good result here and go far. Last year I didn’t start well from the first matches. I will try to play the same level and will try to play good tennis. I am coming here with a lot of motivation.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently ranked no.3, Alcaraz 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).
At the moment, during this season Carlos achieved an overall 52-11 match record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.366 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top competitions.
Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the finalist 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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Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Now ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 31st of October when he capitulated to world no.14 Ugo Humbert 6-1 3-6 7-5 in the 3rd round in Paris (draw).
This season the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 52-11 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.366 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
The Spaniard has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up 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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