Carlos Alcaraz is bringing splendid form from the Miami Open, where he recently broke all records. The 18-year-old became the youngest ever to win the breakout event. Novak DjokovicAlcaraz’s record showed great character and panache to outplay his opponents one after another.
The young Spaniard has now set his sights on the next Masters of Monte Carlo while preparing for Roland Garros. He will be looking for a great start on clay in Monaco and his current ranking has allowed him a bye in the first round. Alcaraz will face the winner of the first round clash between Sebastián Korda Y Botic of the Zandschlup to start her maiden Masters of Monte Carlo campaign.
Some pundits, including Alex Corretja, have given the youngster high praise and feel he has unreal potential. They want him to be sensible and keep working on his game and soon they hope to see a player who can be very consistent and produce quality on all surfaces.
Alcaraz, who hails from Murcia, is often compared to Rafel Nadal mainly because of their nationality and similar aggressive attitude on the court. Alcaraz admitted that he believes that Nadal is his idol, but he also admitted that, in terms of the game, he is more like Roger Federer.
“I started playing when I was four years old and I saw the best from an early age. Rafael, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. When I started playing, I always watched their games. I have always had an idol who is Rafa. During all these years I have followed him a lot. Then as I get older, in terms of playing style, I’m a little bit more like Federer.” explained the teenager in his comparisons with Nadal.
Carlos Alcaraz could face Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters
Alcaraz is already considered one of the favorites to win the Monte Carlo Masters despite the presence of some top players. With the absences of Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev, things are more open for the Spaniard as he is fit and his confidence is also high. Although World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is participating in this tournament in his comeback this year, the Serb will be rusty and will probably need a few games or more to find his best form.
But here the excitement is heightened as Carlos Alcaraz is in the same group as Novak Djokovic. In fact, they could potentially meet in the quarter-finals in Monaco. Alcaraz will face anyone Jo-Wilfred Tsonga The Marin Cilic. Although they are both veterans, people expect Alcaraz to beat them and reach the quarterfinals. The 18-year-old’s journey to the quarter-finals is relatively straightforward, but he will most likely set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic, who is aiming to return to top form to defend his French Open title. .
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Tennis fans around the world are excited to see Alcaraz take on Djokovic. Even if the Serbian is not in his best moment right now. Many people have praised the teenage sensation after his victory in Miami. But now Alcaraz has a responsibility to live up to expectations.
The pressure is something that Alcaraz does not feel and although he feels it, he hides it quite well with a poker face. His attitude and behavior are beyond his age, as he never loses his cool, even when he is depressed. He patiently waits for his chances and has enough quality to often fool his opponents.
Speaking about his possible quarter-final match against Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz admitted that it will be a great experience and at the same time a great challenge for him. He said, “It would be amazing to play against him, it would be a great challenge for me.”
So it remains to be seen whether teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz will pull off the upset or returning World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will outclass his opponents to win his third Monte-Carlo Masters title.
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