Tennis legend Boris Becker has delivered a blunt critique of Carlos Alcaraz’s 2024 season, urging his team to prioritize titles and world rankings over financial gains. Speaking on the Becker Petkovic podcast, the six-time Grand Slam champion labeled Alcaraz’s tournament schedule as “bad,” citing overcommitment to events.
Alcaraz, who finished the year ranked world No. 3, enjoyed standout moments, including his maiden French Open title and a Wimbledon defense. However, Becker argued that the 21-year-old’s frequent participation in exhibitions and other non-essential events diluted his performance.
Becker described Alcaraz as a “diva on the court in a positive sense,” emphasizing the need to maximize his appearances in key competitions. The Spaniard will aim to make history at the 2025 Australian Open by completing a career Grand Slam at just 21 years old.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently ranked no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 19th of November 2024 when he defeated 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.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.367 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top tournaments.
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)
Carlos Alcaraz |
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