Carlos Alcaraz is not confirming the sensational results achieved until Wimbledon 2023, hindered by injuries and some ups and downs. However, despite his disappointments at the 2024 Australian Open and in Buenos Aires, the young Spanish tennis player possesses an extraordinary talent that is still partially unexplored.
Carlitos made history as the youngest ever ATP Ni.1 after winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2022. In the subsequent months, he continued to showcase his exceptional level of play.
His victory against Novak Djokovic in the fifth set at Wimbledon created one of the most memorable moments in recent years, further fueling expectations surrounding Alcaraz. This heightened anticipation has led to negative assessments of his semifinal performance at the 2023 US Open and his quarterfinal elimination at the 2024 Australian Open.
In an exclusive interview with Eurosport, Daniil Medvedev discussed Alcaraz’s future, urging fans to be patient and understand the current situation.
“He made an incredible start to his career, becoming the youngest ever world number 1 at such a young age; that says it all. Perhaps this is why, now that he’s losing a few more matches, people are starting to say that he has lost some confidence. He is still only 20 years old, very young, and it’s normal for him to experience ups and downs in his career. But his talent is truly incredible. We realized it immediately when he joined the tour. I remember when he was around the top 100 and training with Andrey Rublev. Andrey is known for his powerful shots, but Carlos, at 17 years old, was hitting even harder. This guy has immense potential. It will be interesting to see how he handles the challenges that come with playing at a high level, having numerous sponsors, and generating significant interest throughout his career,” analyzed Medvedev.
Regarding Alcaraz’s comments about choosing between winning the Olympic Gold Medal or Roland Garros, Medvedev expressed his surprise and emphasized the unparalleled importance of Grand Slam tournaments in the world of tennis. He believes that no other event can surpass the value of a Major.
“I’m somewhat taken aback by Alcaraz’s remarks. I wonder why he said that, whether it was because he watched the Olympics a lot as a child or for other reasons. Undoubtedly, the Olympics are a significant event that every player dreams of winning. However, I still believe that the Slam tournaments hold an advantage over everything else. They remain slightly more important than any other competition in the world of tennis. Of course, the Olympics and ATP Finals are also important. What these tournaments have in common is that when you’re there, you realize that in order to win, you must perform at your absolute best. It would be a tremendous achievement. This is the distinction compared to other tournaments,” he explained.
According to the Source tennisworldusa.org