The current second-ranked player in the world discusses his primary objectives for the rest of the season following his victory in the Argentina Open. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz (image via: Eurosport) has proven to be one of the most skilled athletes of this era. With two major championships already under his belt, the Spanish player is certainly one to watch in the next generation.
After his triumph in the Argentina Open on Friday, the Spaniard revealed his aspirations for the upcoming season. The 20-year-old has expressed his determination to reclaim the top spot in the world rankings from .
Alcaraz achieved the number one position in September 2022. However, due to Novak Djokovic’s exceptional performance in 2023, Alcaraz has not had the opportunity to overthrow the Serbian player.
Carlos Alcaraz acknowledges the presence of formidable competitors vying for the world number one ranking, but he remains hopeful of regaining the position in the near future. “It’s a goal. You have to set goals for yourself. I’m striving to progress and achieve it. There are exceptional players contending for the top ranking. It’s going to be an intense battle,” he stated.
With Nole losing points after his defeat against in the , Alcaraz now has a chance to topple Djokovic, and that is precisely what the young talent aims to accomplish.
The semifinal loss to Djokovic has narrowed the gap between Nole and Alcaraz. With strong performances in upcoming tournaments, the Spanish player can apply significant pressure on Djokovic for the number one position.
Carlos Alcaraz secures a commanding victory in the Round of 16 of the Argentina Open against Camilo Carabelli. The Argentine tennis player was unable to capitalize on his home advantage as the defending champion defeated him in straight sets.
This sets up a match between Alcaraz and Italy’s for a spot in the tournament’s semifinals.
The Argentina Open will serve as a valuable training ground for Alcaraz in preparation for the upcoming clay season. The clay season holds great importance for Alcaraz if he truly intends to reclaim his position as the world’s number one player in the rankings.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com