Alcaraz is already thinking about the US Open with the previous exhibition against Djokovic

After his unexpected loss this Friday at the Cincinnati Masters 1,000, Carlos Alcaraz is already thinking about the United States Openwhich starts on Monday, August 26 in New York, but before that he will participate in a charity exhibition with Novak Djokovic and two other tennis legends.

Alcaraz (number 3 in the world) will form a doubles pair with Andrew Agassi in an exhibition where Djokovic (n.2) and John McEnroe will meet on August 21 at the “Stars of the Open”, one of the most prominent events of the last week of the US Open.

“I can say that Carlos and Novak immediately said yes when I asked them if they wanted to play in this event. They are excited about the opportunity to share Arthur Ashe Stadium with Agassi and Johnny Mack“Stacey Allaster, tournament director at the ‘big’ tournament in New York, said this Wednesday at a press conference.

The Spaniard already participated last year in this fun day designed for fans and on that occasion he shared the track with the American Frances Tiafoe (n.27), Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra and NBA star Jimmy Butler.

Alcaraz, who returned to competition in Cincinnati after winning silver at Paris 2024 (he lost in the final decider against Djokovic), surprised in his debut in the second round of this Frenchman’s Masters 1,000. Gael Monfils (n.46), who took the match 4-6, 7-6(5) and 6-4 in two hours and 30 minutes.

The match was suspended on Thursday due to rain and resumed on Friday. “It’s very difficult for me. I feel like it’s the worst game I’ve played in my whole career”stated in a press conference an Alcaraz who was seen very frustrated in court against Monfils.