Carlos Alcaraz's 2023 season

Carlos Alcaraz in 2023 did the impossible and defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final and clinched his 6th title of the season.

Suvam Roy Chowdhury

Jul 17, 2023, 10:54 PM

Carlos Alcaraz's 2023 season

Carlos Alcaraz pulled off an absolute stunner on Sunday evening on Centre Court of All England Tennis Club. Despite the achievements in his young career and thorough dominance in the grass-court season in the build-up to the 2023 Wimbledon final, he was the underdog against seven-time winner and history-seeking Novak Djokovic. But he did the impossible and defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final and clinched his 6th title of the season so we take a look at Carlos Alcaraz's 2023 season.

Australia Open

Carlos Alcaraz's 2023 season didn't start as well as he would've hoped for. He withdrew from the Grand Slam tournament after suffering a hamstring injury in his right leg while training. He was hoping to recover in time for the first Grand Slam of the new season but that didn't happen.

Argentina Open 

After missing the Australian Open due to injuries, Carlos Alcaraz returned to the court in style and won his seventh ATP title and his first since the US Open in 2022. Alcaraz defeated Cameron Norrie in the final, marking his first ATP tournament since November 2022. The victory made Alcaraz the first Spanish player to win the title in Buenos Aires since Rafael Nadal in 2015.

The 19-year-old used a seven-game surge to take command of the final game against Cameron Norrie, turning an early 2-3 deficit into a 6-3 victory. The next game was the longest of the match, as Alcaraz battled through two deuces before sealing victory by 7-5.

Rio Open

The Rio Open was started a week prior to the Argentina Open. Cameron Norrie waited a week for his revenge against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, rallying from a set and 3-0 down to beat the Spanish teenager in the Rio Open final for his first title of the year.

Alcaraz and Norris went head to head in a tightly fought first set. Alcaraz showed more confidence at the start of the second set and opened a 3-0 advantage against Norrie. But the British player recovered in the middle of the set as Alcaraz felt a bit of pain in his right leg. Norris's strong returns helped him to prevail against a recovering Alvarez and clinch the title with an ace.

Indian Wells Masters


Carlos Alcaraz had regained the world number one ranking by claiming the BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells without losing a set. (Photo by Mark J Terrill/AP
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Alcaraz returned to World no. 1 after completing a dominant run to his maiden BNP Paribas Open title. The Spaniard didn't lose a set in Indian Wells matches. Alcaraz was the youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Double - Indian Wells and Miami- in his career. He joins the legendary Rafa Nadal, his fellow countryman, as the only player to win at atleast three Masters 1000 titles as a teenager.

Alcaraz handled the windy desert conditions expertly against Medvedev. After racing to a 3-0 lead in the opening set, Alcaraz won the first 10 points of the second on the way to a 4-0 advantage. Alcaraz hit 18 winners to Medvedev's five and won 10 of 13 net points in an all-action victory. The Spaniard also found success with his patented drop shot time and again, taking advantage of his opponent's deep-court position. Alcaraz wrapped up the statement victory without facing a break point to re-establish himself at the pinnacle of the men's game. 

Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz had been knocked out of the Miami Open and his chances of winning the 'Sunshine Double' quashed after losing against Italy's  Jannik Sinner in the semi-final. Sinner beat Alcaraz 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in a hotly-contested semi-final encounter. No man has completed the 'Sunshine Double' (back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and Miami) since Roger Federer in 2017.

Sinner's powerfully steady baseline game wore down Alcaraz, who appeared to be cramping early in the decisive third set while he also dealt with an apparent finger injury. He also lost the No. 1 ranking to Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz said the cramping began after taking his five-minute bathroom break after losing the second set. 

Monti-Carlo Masters

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Monte Carlo because of the injury he suffered during his semifinal match in the Miami Open.

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Barcelona Open


Spain's Carlos Alcaraz poses with his trophy after beating Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during the ATP Barcelona Open. (Photo by AFP)

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Barcelona open title which he won on 2022. He won the title without losing a single set the whole week and defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final in straight sets.

The final match featured all the signature stuff Alcaraz usually does when he plays on clay court like winners, good defence and drop shots. He utilized a lot of drop shots with clinical precision and it worked out pretty well. Tsitsipas had an early break in hand but he couldn't handle Alcaraz who kept pushing hard most of the time. The first set finished 6-3 with the second one being 6-4. Alcaraz lost only 7 points on his first serve and only three on his second losing only 10 points on his serve in the entire match.

Madrid Open

After Barcelona Open, Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Madrid title too.  He beat Jan-Lennard Struff in the final match in three sets. This was Carlos' 21st consecutive match win on Spanish clay.

Alcaraz enjoyed a dream start to the match, breaking Struff's serve in the first game. The German fought back to return the favour in the fourth round but the Spaniard produced another break and closed the set 6-4. Struff's aggressive returns helped him to rush to a 3-0 lead in the second set, which he took 6-3, but Alcaraz woke up in the third round, breaking to lead 3-1 and taking the set 6-3. This victory was the fourth ATP Masters 1000 trophy for Alcaraz.

Italy Open

Then second seed world Carlos Alcaraz suffered his earliest exit in a tournament since October when he was beaten by Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in the Italian Open last 32. Spain's Alcaraz was set to replace Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings after the event but lost 6-3 7-6 (7-4).

It was only the 20-year-old's second defeat in 22 matches on clay in 2023. Marozsan, ranked 135th, had never played in the main draw of an ATP Tour event until this week in Rome. Marozsan caused problems for Alcaraz, who made a high number of uncharacteristic errors, with his powerful forehand and lethal drop-shots. Alcaraz saved a break point at 5-5 in the second set which would have left Marozsan serving for the match and led 4-1 in the resulting tie-break. It looked as though the US Open champion might force a decider despite being second-best throughout, but Marozsan stayed cool and fought back by winning the next six points, and defeated Alcaraz.

French Open

Carlos Alcaraz in 2023, was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-final in an emphatic fashion. The Serbian legend took a huge leap towards a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title. French Open 2023 was billed as a clash of titans but it ended in anticlimatic fashion as Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the semi-final match.

The 19-year-old was facing the ultimate test against Djokovic, who had bulldozed through the draw, only for the machine to break down in an abrupt fashion. The much-awaited clash had started with Djokovic going for the throat and breaking for 3-1 before saving four break points and taking the opening set after almost an hour. Then the World number one Alcarac leveled the contest when disaster struck as he limped to his bench holding his right leg in the third set. While he continued playing, the US Open champion was clearly hampered but Djokovic was merciless, dropping only one of 12 games to book a spot in the final.

Wimbledon


Carlos Alcaraz wins the 2023 Wimbledon final. (Photo by Tom Jenkins/The Guardian)

A month after his body crumbled under the sheer tension of facing Djokovic at the French Open, Alcaraz recovered from a set deficit to perform at a remarkable level across five sets as the No 1 seed defeated Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title.

It was an astonishing match and performance, a victory that required every immeasurable self-belief and sustained shot-making of the highest quality from Alcaraz while playing at a level of intensity that he has never experienced across five sets. Alcaraz's career was already clearly on a trajectory that few 20‑year‑olds have matched, yet the top seed's performance at Wimbledon has somehow outpaced all of the deafening hype.

Record Breaking win

At 20, he is the third youngest player to win the Wimbledon men's singles title, behind only Boris Becker and Björn Borg. His second grand slam title means he is the first new male player to win multiple major titles since Stan Wawrinka in 2015. By halting Djokovic's four-year dominance at Wimbledon, he has denied the 36-year-old the chance of equalling Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 3 (29th July) LIVE Updates | Swimming | Mollie O'Callaghan breaks Olympic record to win Gold in women's 200m freestyle

Catch all the live actions and updates about all the sports that are going to be played on Day 3 of the Paris Olympics 2024 here at SportzPoint.

Mollie O'Callaghan breaks Olympic record to win Gold in women's 200m freestyle

Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's LIVE Coverage of the Paris Olympics 2024. Today, we will bring you all the updates of Day 3 (29th July). Nineteen medals are due to be handed out on Day 3 of Paris 2024.

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Men's Singles Tennis draw for Paris Olympics 2024 confirmed

The Paris Olympics 2024 men’s tennis draw has been announced and Djokovic, seeded No. 1, is set to face Australia’s Matthew Ebden while Two-time Olympic gold medalist Rafael Nadal will face Hungary’s Marton Fuscovics.

Abishek Goswami

Jul 25, 2024, 6:04 PM

Men's Singles Tennis draw for Paris Olympics 2024 confirmed

The Paris Olympics 2024 men’s tennis draw is on the table and Two-time Olympic gold medalist Rafael Nadal will meet Hungary’s Marton Fuscovics, in Round 1. Nadal enters the tournament unseeded and is set to play his last Olympic games. There is a high possibility that he could play world No. 2, Novak Djokovic in the second round.

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Novak Djokovic is likely making his last Olympic Games appearance and will be searching for his first gold medal. Djokovic won singles bronze at Beijing 2008 but a gold medal is the one prize he doesn't have won in his historic career

The Serbian, seeded No. 1, is set to face Australia’s Matthew Ebden. Ebden received a last-minute entry into the Games after Holger Rune announced his withdrawal from the men’s singles event on Wednesday due to his wrist injury.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, seeded No. 2, will begin his debut Olympic campaign against Lebanon’s Hady Habib. 20-year-old Alcaraz enters the tournament as the world ranked No. 3 and is the most in-form player in the world right now. He recently won both the 2024 French Open and Wimbledon titles. 

Reigning Olympic men’s champion Alexander Zverev will face Spain’s Jaume Munar in the first round. Zverev won gold in Tokyo after thrashing Khachanov in the final. He is also in form but has failed to clinch a single title this year after reaching three finals.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner was set to be the top seed in the men’s singles draw, and in the men’s doubles draw alongside fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti. But he pulled out due to illness. He is going to be a huge miss. Denmark’s Holger Rune and Poland's Hubert Hurkacz will also miss the Men's Singles. Two-time gold medalist Andy Murray pulled out from Singles before the seeding and said that he would only compete in the men’s doubles event. 

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Men's Singles Tennis draw for Paris Olympics 2024

Match No                                                           Match
1 (1) Novak Djokovic [SRB] vs. Matthew Ebden [AUS]
2 Marton Fucsovics [HUN] vs. Rafael Nadal [ESP]
3 Milos Raonic [CAN] vs. Dominik Koepfer [GER]
4 Matteo Arnaldi [ITA] vs. (14) Arthur Fils [FRA]
5 (12) Sebastian Baez [ARG] vs. Thiago Monteiro [BRA]
6 Christopher Eubanks [USA] vs. Benjamin Hassan [LBN]
7 Moez Echargui [TUN] vs. Daniel Evans [GBR]
8 Zizou Bergs [BEL] vs. (8) Stefanos Tsitsipas [GRE]
9 (3) Alexander Zverev [GER] vs. Jaume Munar [ESP]
10 Tomas Machac [CZE] vs. Zhizhen Zhang [CHN]
11 Stan Wawrinka [SUI] vs. Pavel Kotov [AIN]
12 Alexei Popyrin [AUS] vs. (16) Nicolas Jarry [CHI]
13 (11) Lorenzo Musetti [ITA] vs. Gael Monfils [FRA]
14 Mariano Navone [ARG] vs. Nuno Borges [POR]
15 Jack Draper [GBR] vs. Kei Nishikori [JPN]
16 Alexander Bublik [KAZ] vs. (7) Taylor Fritz [USA]
17 (6) Casper Ruud [NOR] vs. Taro Daniel [JPN]
18 Pedro Martinez [ESP] vs. Andrea Vavassori [ITA]
19 Francisco Cerundolo [ARG] vs. Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera [CHI]
20 Fabian Marozsan [HUN] vs. (10) Ugo Humbert [FRA]
21 (13) Felix Auger-Aliassime [CAN] vs. Marcos Giron [USA]
22 Dusan Lajovic [SRB] vs. Maximilian Marterer [GER]
23 TBC vs. Sebastian Ofner [AUT]
24 Rinky Hijikata [AUS] vs. (4) Daniil Medvedev [AIN]
25 (5) Alex de Minaur [AUS] vs. Jan-Lennard Struff [GER]
26 Corentin Moutet [FRA] vs. Sumit Nagal [IND]
27 Jakub Mensik [CZE] vs. Alexander Shevchenko [KAZ]
28 Luciano Darderi [ITA] vs. (9) Tommy Paul [USA]
29 (15) Alejandro Tabilo [CHI] vs. Roman Safiullin [AIN]
30 Tomas Martin Etcheverry [ARG] vs. Thiago Seyboth Wild [BRA]
31 Tallon Griekspoor [NED] vs. Cameron Norrie [GBR]
32 Hady Habib [LBN] vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz [ESP]
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Paris Olympics 2024 Men's singles seed announced

Novak Djokovic is set to be the top seed in Men's singles in the Paris Olympics 2024 after Jannik Sinner pulled out of the Olympic Games due to illness.

Abishek Goswami

Jul 24, 2024, 6:16 PM

Paris Olympics 2024 Men's singles seed announced

World No 1 Jannik Sinner was set to be the top seed in the men’s singles draw, and in the men’s doubles draw alongside fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti. In Sinner's absence, Novak Djokovic is set to be the top seed in Men's singles at the Paris Olympics 2024. The brackets will feature 64 players, resulting in 16 seeded players. To win the gold, one must win six matches. The top 16 pre-seeded players won't face each other in the first two rounds. The players from the same country also cannot face each other in the first two rounds.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Singles Seed

Novak Djokovic is likely making his last Olympic Games appearance and will be searching for his first gold medal. Djokovic won singles bronze at Beijing 2008 but a gold medal is the one prize he doesn't have won in his historic career.

The favourite for the gold is world No 3 and third seed, Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz is making his Olympic Games debut and coming after winning the French Open and Wimbledon, making him the most in-form player on tour.

Alexander Zverev is also a contender for the gold. World No. 5 Daniil Medvedev will compete as an authorized neutral athlete and is projected to be the fifth seed.

Men’s singles seeds (as of 22 July 2024)

  1. 1) Jannik Sinner, Italy
  2. Novak Djokovic, Serbia
  3. Carlos Alcaraz, Spain
  4. Alexander Zverev, Germany
  5. Daniil Medvedev, Authorised Neutral Athlete
  6. Alex de Minaur, Australia
  7. Casper Ruud, Norway
  8. Taylor Fritz, United States
  9. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greece
  10. Tommy Paul, United States
  11. Ugo Humbert, France
  12. Holger Rune, Denmark
  13. Lorenzo Musetti, Italy
  14. Sebastian Baez, Argentina
  15. Felix Auger-Aliassime, Canada
  16. Arthur Fils, France
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Aryna Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur decide not to participate in Paris Olympics 2024

The Paris Olympics 2024 in the French capital will be played from July 27 to August 4 at the Roland Garros Complex and will be the first Olympic tournament on red courts since Barcelona 1992.

Payal Debnath

Jun 18, 2024, 12:02 PM

Sabalenka, Jabeur rule out Paris Olympics 2024 to avoid risking health. Image- CNN

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur have withdrawn from the Paris Olympics 2024. Both these players do not want to play on clay courts immediately after Wimbledon to be held on grass courts. 

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'I prefer to have a little rest'

Sabalenka said she made the decision for health reasons and because she wants to conserve strength for the summer hard court season. “It’s too much for the scheduling and I made the decision to take care of my health,”

“I prefer to have a little rest to make sure physically and health-wise I’m ready for the hard courts. I’ll have a good preparation before going to the hard-court season. I feel that this is safer and better for my body.” Sabalenka added.

'I must listen to my body'

World No. 10 Jabeur from Tunisia wrote on social media that not being able to play at a fourth consecutive Olympics was unfortunate. “We (and my medical team) have decided that the quick change of surface and the body’s adaptation required would put my knee at risk and jeopardize the rest of my season,” Jabeur wrote.

“I have always loved representing my country in any competition, However, I must listen to my body and follow my medical team’s advise.” Jabeur competed at the last three Olympics without winning a match.

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This will be the first Olympic tournament on red courts since 1992

The Paris Olympics 2024 in the French capital will be played from July 27 to August 4 at the Roland Garros complex and will be the first Olympic tournament on red courts since Barcelona 1992. This will make it even more difficult for tennis players, as the Paris Olympics 2024 come immediately after the grass season and before the competitions on hard courts in North America, which included two consecutive UTA 1000 tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati, followed by the US Open in New York, where Azarenka reached the final last season.

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Marcelo Arevalo & Mate Pavi win 2024 French Open Men’s Doubles

Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić won their first Grand Slam title as a team at the 2024 French Open after a sensational finale where they defeated Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in a two-set tennis thriller.

Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic won the 2024 French Open finals in the Men's Doubles Category.

In a thrilling final at the 2024 French Open, El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Croatian Mate Pavic clinch victory in the men's doubles, capturing their first grand slam as a pair at Roland Garros. They faced a formidable duo, Italian pair Simone Bolelli and  Andrea Vavassori in a match that tested their resilience and teamwork across three compelling sets. Arevalo and Pavic defeated Bolelli and Vavassori by 7-5, 6-3 to win their first major.

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Set-by-Set Analysis 

First Set: 7-5

Pavic and Arevello were absolutely rudimental from the start of 2024 French Open Finals - sportzpoint.com
Mate Pavic and Marcelo Arévalo's partnership from the first set was rudimental in winning the 2024 French Open Finals. Image Source: Roland-Garros

Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić’ came out with a strong start, putting their superior coordination and aggressive playing through the nets in the demonstration. They gained a crucial lead, breaking their opponents' serve early. Bolelli and Vavassori struggled to find their rhythm, particularly when they served, allowing Arévalo and Pavić to control the set. The Salvadoran-Croatian pair took advantage of their opportunities and maintained their serves with absolute consistency, closing the set 7-5.

Second Set: 6-3

Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori gave a good fight but were unable to make a comeback - sportzpoint.com
Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori gave a good fight but were unable to make a comeback. Image Source | Roland-Garros

In the second set, Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić’ again started strong and executed their precise game plan. They broke Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori's serve early, similar to the first set, which proved decisive. Their experience and effective communication were on full display, allowing them to dominate the net and handle the baseline exchanges with poise. The second set saw fewer errors from Arévalo and Pavić, their relentless pressure led to a 6-3 victory, securing the championship.

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Tactical Highlights

  • Net Play: Arévalo and Pavić were exceptional at the net, often cutting off angles and forcing their opponents into difficult passing shots. Their volleys were crisp and accurate, a crucial factor in their win.
  • Serving: Both pairs served well throughout, but the champions' ability to maintain a high first-serve percentage in critical moments was a key element in their success.
  • Break Points: Arévalo and Pavić were particularly effective at converting break points, a critical difference-maker in both sets they won. Their ability to break Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori's serve early in sets gave them the upper hand.

Stats Table

Arévalo and Pavić

Categories Bolelli and Vavassori
4 Aces 1
74% First serve % 75%
77% Win % on 1st serve 66%
41% Win % on 2nd serve 57%
3/3 Break points 1/7
21 Receiving points won 22
68 Points won 59
13 Games won 8
3 Max games won in a row 2
5 Max points won in a row 6
47 Service points won 37
10 Service games won 7

Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić’s triumph at the 2024 French Open is the most compelling evidence of their excellence, tactical wit, and strong partnership. Not only is it their first Grand Slam win in this championship, but it might also be the beginning of their reign in men’s doubles, and they have shown at Roland Garros that such dominance is a real possibility. Their demonstration of strong strategic thinking and unbeatable mental strength is what could be expected in their upcoming games in the ATP.

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