After his loss to Novak Djokovic in the ATP Finals 2023 semifinals, Carlos Alcaraz reportedly revealed that he had cried. Djokovic was awarded the title for a record-tying seventh time during the tournament, which took place in Turin from November 12 to November 19.
In the semifinals, Alcaraz gave a poor performance against Djokovic and was eliminated in an hour and thirty minutes. Alcaraz was recently questioned by a reporter, and one of the questions asked him to choose a loss that had made him cry.
Alcaraz expressed his thoughts about it and said: “I’m not sure, but I would say after losing in the semifinals of the ATP Finals in Turin against Djokovic.”
He added: “There have been several defeats that have hurt me, like those of Zverev and Djokovic in the ATP Finals and the last one of Jarry in Buenos Aires.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
LLWWLWWWW Now ranked no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 20th of February when he had to retire when playing against world no.117 Thiago Moura Monteiro in the 1st round and the scoreline was 1-1 .
Until now, during this year Alcaraz has achieved an overall 6-3 record. Carlos Alcaraz’s best result of the present season was getting to the semifinal in Buenos Aires.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWLWW Now the world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 26th of January when he surrendered to world no.3 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).
During this season Djokovic has managed to achieve a composed 7-2 record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played each other 5 times. Their current head to head is 3-2 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2023.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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