Carlos Alcaraz expressed during the press conference for the Argentina Open 2024 that he finds constant motivation in the achievements of the Big 3 in tennis. Alcaraz, who is currently the top seed in the tournament, mentioned that the records and standards set by players such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic inspire him to strive for greater success. He specifically highlighted Djokovic as one of his toughest competitors, with whom he had a fierce battle for the year-end World No. 1 title in 2023, ultimately won by Djokovic.
When discussing his current rivals, Alcaraz mentioned Djokovic and omitted the name of a recent opponent, who defeated him in the semifinals of the 2023 US Open. This defeat had a significant impact on Alcaraz’s form and ultimately led to his loss against Djokovic in the battle for the year-end World No. 1 ranking. Alcaraz also shared that one of his main goals for 2024 is to win an Olympic medal. He considers winning an Olympic gold to be the pinnacle and the greatest achievement in any sport.
As the top seed in the 2024 Argentina Open, Alcaraz is expected to easily win the tournament. He has received a bye in the first round and will directly advance to the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, his most likely opponent will be Thiago Seyboth Wild, while his potential opponents for the semifinals and final are yet to be determined.
Alcaraz won the Argentina Open last season and will aim to defend his title this year. Given his superior level of play compared to the other participating players, his path to victory is expected to be relatively straightforward. Following the Argentina Open, Alcaraz will shift his focus to the Indian Wells tournament, where he is the defending champion.
According to the Source firstsportz.com