Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about the incredible resurgence of Carlos Alcaraz in the world of tennis.
Recently, Carlos Alcaraz has been making waves in the tennis circuit, and it’s not just about his powerful serves and aggressive gameplay. After a period of decline, Alcaraz has found his best tennis once again, reaching the semi-finals in Beijing without losing a set. This impressive performance is a clear indication that the Spanish ace has regained his form and is ready for a great season finale.
In his latest match, Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals in Beijing, struggling only in the first set. This victory not only propelled him to the semi-finals but also helped him gain the points needed to overtake Alexander Zverev and return to number 2 in the ATP ranking. The German champion, Zverev, couldn’t play in Beijing due to pneumonia, which gave Alcaraz the opportunity to take the lead.
Alcaraz’s journey to the top is not just about individual victories; it’s also about his rivalry with other top players. One of his most notable rivalries is with Daniil Medvedev. The 21-year-old from Murcia loves playing against the Russian ace and has almost always expressed his best tennis against him. Alcaraz has already defeated Medvedev twice this year, in the final of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 and in the semi-final of the Wimbledon Championships respectively. However, Medvedev’s last win against Carlos dates back to the 2023 US Open semi-final, when he played one of the best matches of his career.
The upcoming match between Alcaraz and Medvedev in Beijing is highly anticipated. Alcaraz is ready for the challenge: “It’s always difficult facing Medvedev. I played great matches against him earlier this year and during the past couple of years. I’m ready to take that challenge, to try to play my best tennis to pass him. It’s always a war. Long matches, long rallies, when I play against him, but I’m ready for the challenge.”
Alcaraz’s performance is not just about individual success; it’s also about his impact on the sport. As he mentioned in a recent interview during the Laver Cup, he discussed his amazing rivalry with Jannik Sinner: “I don’t know. This is the first year that we shared all the Grand Slams. Hopefully it’s going to keep going like that, sharing great moments, fighting for the great tournaments, the Grand Slams, Masters 1000… So let’s see how it’s going to be in the future, the next few years, if we are going to stay like that at this level. I think we are going to build or create a relationship off the court as well. So hopefully I have him here on the tour for a long time because he pushes me to be a better player every day. He pushes me to practice at 100% just to try to beat him in the next matches. It’s great and hopefully we’ll have that rivalry that the Big Three had in their careers.”
Despite winning two Grand Slam titles and a Masters 1000 in 2024, Alcaraz is far behind Jannik Sinner in the ATP ranking. The Italian ace was more consistent during the year, while Alcaraz was more discontinuous and also missed several important tournaments. However, with his recent performances, Alcaraz is making a strong comeback and is determined to climb higher in the rankings.
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