Now you, now me. Now you, now me. In the game of cat and mouse in between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic For the world No. 1, the Murcian has a chance this Sunday (2:30 pm/Movistar+ and direct on the MD website) to regain the throne that was stolen from him by the Serb in Roland Garros.
‘none’ beat him in the semifinals Parisbut Alcaraz reappeared this week on the circuit in full and will have a double prize if he wins the title to Queen against the australian Alex De Minaur: first grass title and again nº 1.
After winning his first grand slam within US Openthe Spanish player became the youngest king of tennis in history on September 12, 2022 at the age of 19, but since then there have been five changes to the throne between him and Djokovic and on Monday there will be another, the sixth since then , if Carlos is Queen’s champion: this is the fourth time Alcaraz has reached number 1, a position he has held for 22 weeks so far.
“It’s in my mind and I’m going. Being No. 1 in Wimbledon It’s a dream”, said Alcaraz, knowing that the victory will allow him to reach the London Grand Slam as the first seed in the draw.
De Miñaur, 24 years old and ranked 18th, is the last obstacle to the immediate goal of the Murcian, who won his first meeting with the Australian, the semifinals of Conde de Godó Trophy of 2022, when he needed 3h.40′ and saved two ‘match-balls’ (6-7, 7-6, 6-4) before reaching the final. He then lifted the first of his two consecutive titles at Barcelona (2022, 2023).
“De Minaur will be a big challenge for me. His game is really good on grass, his flat shots are very dangerous, but I have to focus on my game and enjoy the final. Let’s see what will happen,” explained Carlos.
Alcaraz is targeting his 11th ATP title in his 14th final, while De Minaur has won seven finals in 11 played. The Murcian is playing in his sixth final of the season after reigning supreme Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona and Madrid and fall into Rio de Janeiro. The Australian, champion of acapulcois in his second final of 2023.
Source: La Verdad
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