Carlos Alcaraz’s early exit from the US Open might have been disappointing, but it’s given him a chance to recharge. After a grueling season that included title wins at French Open and Wimbledon, the break could be exactly what the 20-year-old needed. Alcaraz’s schedule has been relentless, but now, with some time to reset, he’s already looking forward to what’s next—and it’s going to be a busy finish to 2024.
The young Spaniard confirmed that he will be representing Spain in the Davis Cup’s first round. Despite concerns over possible fatigue or injury, Alcaraz has brushed off any doubts about his physical condition, ready to take the court for his country.
In a post shared on his Instagram profile, he is seen to be preparing for the upcoming Davis Cup and the practices are in full swing.
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Alcaraz faced some criticism last year for missing the Davis Cup in 2023 because of his schedule and concerns over developing an injury again. Even though some fans were disappointed, Djokovic was among the few who defended the young star, acknowledging how tough the tennis calendar can be on top players.
This time around, Alcaraz is determined to make his mark in the tournament and is expected to play at least three matches before heading to the Laver Cup in Berlin. The first Davis Cup Finals World Group II match for Spain will be in Valencia against Czechia on September 11.
Alcaraz’s next few matches will be crucial as he looks to gain momentum before the Laver Cup, an event where he’ll be teaming up with tennis legends and rising stars alike.
All eyes will be on Alcaraz as he heads into the Davis Cup and Laver Cup, with many hoping his brief time away from the court will lead to an even stronger comeback. If he is injury free and performs well in both the back-to-back events, he could regain his touch which he lost after Wimbledon.
Interestingly, despite winning 2 Grand Slams in 2024, Alcaraz will remain ranked No.3 in the world because Jannik Sinner is set to be No.1 regardless of the result in the final of the US Open 2024. On the other hand, the consistent Alexander Zverev will jump to No.2 on September 9.
But another resurgence like at the start of the 2024 season could mean that Alcaraz still has a slight chance to finish 2024 in the top 2 of the rankings. So the Spaniard’s die-hard fans will have a lot to look forward to in the near future.
