Carlos Alcaraz, like Jannik Sinner, has opted to skip pre-Australian Open tournaments, focusing on preparation in Melbourne. After celebrating Christmas with family, the Spaniard will head Down Under to adapt to the challenging Australian summer conditions.
Alcaraz’s first matches of 2025 are set, with two exhibition clashes scheduled in Melbourne. On January 8th, at 9:00 AM Spanish time, he will face Australia’s Alex de Miñaur. Two days later, on January 10th, at 7:00 AM, he will take on another Aussie, Alexei Popyrin, in his final warm-up before the season’s opening Grand Slam.
These matches will provide valuable insights into Alcaraz’s form as he begins his quest for success in 2025, starting with the Australian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked world no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 19th of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3
in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).Currently, during this year the Spaniard has achieved a 54-13 record. Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.364 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now on the main tour.
Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard reached 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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