Alcaraz has rivals for his demanding debut on Queen’s turf

A week after experiencing a severe test in the Roland Garros semifinals, a victim of cramps that blocked his body during the high-voltage match in Serbia. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz He steps onto the grass in London, where next week he plans to make his debut at the Queen’s ATP 500, from June 19 to 25.

His agenda also includes the exhibition of hurlinghambefore facing his third participation in Wimbledonwhich will take place from July 3 to 16 at the All England Club in the English capital.

His first contact with British grass coincided with drawing for the table. He must wait for the end of the preliminary phase to meet his first rival, who will appear here, but he already knows a path that is expected to be difficult. From the beginning because the ‘qualy’ will come to the new surface, which is contrary to the clay.

In the second round, cross the Czech Jiri Lehecka or the Spanish Alexander Davidovich, which is reflected in the Wimbledon junior record. In the quarterfinals, the clash with the defender of the crown, a Matteo Berrettini fresh from injury and trading down, or even the Finn Emil Ruusuvuori.

In ‘semis’, various possibilities: from British left-handed Cam Norrie in american Frances Tiafoe or the resurgent Canadian Milos Raonic.

Traps abound in the grass, especially when automatisms have not yet been achieved, such as playing crouched.

The final is, hypothetically, with the Dane Holger Runewhich will open against the American ‘gunboat’ Maxime Cressy and he is with Ben Shelton or Lorenzo Musetti and Taylor Fritz on his route or the survivor of the entrance clash between Alex de Minaur and Andy Murray.

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the balance of Carlos Alcaraz20 years old, on ATP grass four wins and two losses, reduced to the second round of Wimbledon 2021 and the second round of Wimbledon 2022.

This Grand Slam is his new goal, even considering that a Queen’s trophy is worth reclaiming the world number one at the cost of Novak Djokovic, who will defend directly at Wimbledon, without going through the ATP after the victory of Roland Garros. He is aiming for an eighth crown, equaling Swiss Roger Federer’s record at the ‘Cathedral’.

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