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 resurgence of one of tennis’s brightest stars, Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz has been making waves in the tennis world lately, and it’s hard not to notice. The 21-year-old from Murcia, Spain, has been on a roll, winning the Beijing Open in the middle of this week by defeating Jannik Sinner in an epic final. This victory marked a significant comeback for Alcaraz, who had faced a sharp decline in 2023 after his premature elimination at the US Open. He has now reached the round of 16 at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai without losing a set.
Alcaraz’s goal is to do better than last year in this part of the season. He has already achieved better results than last season, having won the title in Beijing thanks to spectacular and very offensive tennis from the baseline. The World number 2 has played an extraordinary season for a player of just 21 years old, having become the youngest player ever to win both the French Open and Wimbledon Championships in the same year.
The Spanish ace also hoped to complete the puzzle by winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, where he was the big favorite according to bookmakers. Although he did not win the gold, his performance was impressive. Alcaraz will face either Gael Monfils or Ugo Humbert in the next round of the Masters 1000 in Shanghai.
Alcaraz’s journey back to form has been remarkable. After a difficult moment following his premature elimination at the US Open, he has shown extraordinary completeness for a player of his age. His athleticism, attitude, and shot selection have all been praised by coaches and fans alike. Speaking with Sky Sports, Andy Murray’s former coach Miles Maclagan opened up on Alcaraz and Sinner: “You discuss the differences between Alcaraz and Sinner and you say Sinner may be more consistent across the board, but Alcaraz’s best level may be better overall. His athleticism is phenomenal, the attitude is first class, and his shot selection is very rarely wrong.”