Carlos Alcaraz, 20 years old, is hoping to finally make his debut at the Masters 1000 ATP in Rome, the only major tournament on clay he has not been to. He resigned in 2022 for not feeling in the best physical condition, should he appear in the draw in 2023, after winning the Conde de Godó-Madrid Trophy double for the second time in a row.
His debut at the Foro Italico comes with an added bonus as just entering the competition will ensure he reclaims the world number one, taking it away from the Serbian. Novak Djokoviccurrent champion of Rome, ahead of Roland Garros, which opens on Sunday, May 28.
Alcaraz does not have an appointment at Campo Centrale until Saturday, May 13. The schedule is pending, which could be 7:00 pm if it is intended for the night shift, as will be the case in Novak Djokovic-Tomas Etcheverry on Friday, he knew the identity of his first rival.
Which is very special, will be throughout his career. In front of you will be again Albert Ramoswho beat the Italian Francesco Passaro 4-6, 6-1 and 6-4.
Alcaraz’s first ATP victory was against the Catalan left-hander, 35 years old and world number 72. On clay, at the ATP of Rio de Janeiro 2020. The Murcian won 7-6 (2), 4-6 and 7- 6 (2). In 16 years.
He repeated in Umag 2021 by 6-2 and 7-6 (3). And he came back from a ‘match’ ball at Roland Garros 2022, 6-1, 6-7 (7), 5-7, 7-6 (2) and 6-4. Today, global 3-0 in ‘head to head’ between the two.
Source: La Verdad
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