Carlos Alcaraz has outlined his tournament schedule for the remainder of the 2024 season, as the young Spanish star looks to cap off what has been the best year of his career so far. At just 21 years old, Alcaraz has already won four titles in 2024, including two Grand Slam victories, and earned an Olympic silver medal. These achievements have solidified his place as one of the top players in the world, currently sitting within the top two in the ATP rankings.
With only a month left in the 2024 tennis season, Alcaraz is eager to finish strong and continue building on his remarkable year. His campaign in Asia, which included appearances at the China Open and the Shanghai Masters, has now come to an end. After his quarterfinal exit in Shanghai, Alcaraz confirmed the four tournaments he plans to compete in before the season wraps up.
First on his list is an exhibition event in Saudi Arabia, which Alcaraz views as an opportunity to reset and regain his momentum after his recent loss in Shanghai. “I’m going to go there, try to play good tennis, and forget I lost,” Alcaraz said after his defeat to Tomas Machac.
Following the exhibition, Alcaraz will focus on more significant competitions. His next stop will be the prestigious Paris Masters, a Masters 1000 event where the stakes are high, as Alcaraz looks to close the gap in rankings points on world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. After Paris, he will compete in the ATP Finals, where the best eight players of the season gather to battle for one of the sport’s most coveted titles. Finally, Alcaraz will end his season by representing Spain in the Davis Cup, a tournament he has played a key role in over the past few years.
Reflecting on his goals, Alcaraz stated, “I really want to go farther and get a good result to earn as many points as I can, to be closer to Jannik.” The rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner has been one of the key storylines in men’s tennis this season, and Alcaraz’s performance in these final tournaments could influence the year-end rankings.
Alcaraz’s most recent match came in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters, where he lost to Tomas Machac in a tightly contested 7-6(5), 7-5 battle. Despite the loss, Alcaraz remains focused on finishing the season on a high note, with several major tournaments still ahead.
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