The most impressive part was how Carlos lifted up Ruud with his positivity and they both ended up playing great and having a lot of fun. Good leadership skills!
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Carlitos takes the title at the China Open, beating Jannik in a close match. He is now 3-0 against Jannik this year. This is his 4th title this year so far and with it, he achieves a 500 series win on all 3 surfaces; is the youngest player to win the title.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in epic Beijing final | ATP Tour | Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz continued his perfect year against his great rival Jannik Sinner with a thrilling championship-match victory on Wednesday at the China Open.
True man. Kid needed some time out from the treadmill, and playing Davis Cup / Laver Cup did him good, especially Laver Cup with the camaraderie/fun. He has spoken about the need to enjoy his time on court in order to play his best and it looks as though he's feeling good out there. This win will add to it for sure. Hope Carlitos can keep the momentum going.
Man, everyone looks like a tourist in this attire, including the locals!
Oh wow really, JC in tears??
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Awesome stuff.Carlitos went out to Tomas Machac in the qf at Shanghai, but attended the final to watch - joining Federer! Juan Carlos was there too. Apparently, Roger practiced with Carlitos.
Carlitos next plays the '6 Kings' exho in SA, then the Paris Masters/Turin (WTF) and Davis Cup.
https://www.thetennisgazette.com/news/carlos-alcaraz-confirms-the-four-tournaments-hes-planning-to-play-in-before-the-end-of-2024/#:~:text=I'm going to go,quarter-final exit from Shanghai.&text=“Yeah, then the Masters 1000,that's my plan right now.
He's gone from having a Sinner FH to Alcaraz FH real quick.
Man, the kid is a fine talent. Hope he can follow Carlitos, and do well.
I think they are honest.
No, but Fed did have impeccable footwork, which is what made him so good.
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Very possible 0 slams
He has changed his technique actually. Might go back to his old one or make the current one better in the off season.
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Carlos has been able to get away so far peaking for the rg and wimby slams, and playing the big points well. Beating Novak twice in wimby finals, and going unbeaten vs sinner this year clearly demonstrates that,
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Yah man, as you say, Carlitos will be at least as aware as any of us that the challenges for improvement remain. However, celebrating his achievements is a separate issue, and that is what I am doing. What will be is a matter for the future. Wishing him well for attempting to navigate the challenges.
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Year | M | W | L | Win% | Set% | Game% | TB% | Hld% | Brk% | A% | DF% | 1stIn | 1st% | 2nd% | SPW | RPW | TPW | DR | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | 48 | 12 | 80.0% | 74.1% | 58.4% | 57.7% | 86.0% | 30.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 65.4% | 73.4% | 57.6% | 67.9% | 41.6% | 54.1% | 1.30 | W (4x) |
| 2023 | 77 | 65 | 12 | 84.4% | 77.9% | 58.4% | 67.9% | 85.4% | 30.9% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 65.7% | 72.2% | 56.3% | 66.8% | 42.0% | 53.9% | 1.26 | W (6x) |
| 2022 | 70 | 57 | 13 | 81.4% | 73.3% | 57.3% | 59.5% | 84.7% | 30.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 66.0% | 71.9% | 55.5% | 66.3% | 41.4% | 53.3% | 1.23 | W (5x) |
| 2021 | 49 | 32 | 17 | 65.3% | 57.9% | 52.9% | 54.5% | 76.3% | 30.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% | 62.8% | 68.1% | 53.6% | 62.7% | 40.8% | 51.6% | 1.09 | W (2x) |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 48.5% | 100.0% | 68.8% | 25.0% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 65.0% | 66.4% | 42.7% | 58.1% | 42.6% | 50.1% | 1.02 | R16 (Rio De Janeiro) |
| Career | 258 | 203 | 55 | 78.7% | 71.8% | 57.0% | 60.9% | 83.5% | 30.7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 65.2% | 71.5% | 55.7% | 66.0% | 41.5% | 53.3% | 1.22 |
Year | ATP Rank | Points | Elo Rank | Elo | hElo Rank | hElo | cElo Rank | cElo | gElo Rank | gElo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current (2024-11-18) | 3 | 7010 | 3 | 2152 | 3 | 2076 | 2 | 2110 | 2 | 2065 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8855 | 3 | 2149 | 3 | 2066 | 1 | 2094 | 2 | 2029 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6820 | 3 | 2125 | 3 | 2069 | 3 | 2071 | 8 | 1849 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1612 | 6 | 2031 | 6 | 1969 | 8 | 1932 | 27 | 1736 |
| 2020 | 141 | 464 | 51 | 1766 | | | 37 | 1742 | | |
| 2019 | 492 | 60 | 288 | 1450 | 367 | 1320 | 242 | 1445 |
Heh, heh - enjoy your reasoning / observations. Given the uncertainties, reading too much into anything seems inappropriate. My thought relates to age, and the effect of it on development / the learning curve that has to be navigated in a career. I believe Carlitos is younger than the rest of his nearest rivals, so he has the benefit of a bit more time whilst settling into his best form. Interesting you mention Rafa - he astounded many by remaining successful for such a long time. I'll enjoy watching how things go, with your presence / observations in the coming season.
Heh, heh - enjoy your reasoning / observations. Given the uncertainties, reading too much into anything seems inappropriate. My thought relates to age, and the effect of it on development / the learning curve that has to be navigated in a career. I believe Carlitos is younger than the rest of his nearest rivals, so he has the benefit of a bit more time whilst settling into his best form. Interesting you mention Rafa - he astounded many by remaining successful for such a long time. I'll enjoy watching how things go, with your presence / observations in the coming season.
Very informative. Yah, man, me too, I'm facing a busy new year. Hoping for some great tennis though!
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Good idea, makes sense.
Didn't know about this event, which seeks to promote tennis in conjunction with USTA. Apparently Carlitos is participating & will play Tiafoe. The WTA players also taking part are Sloanne Stephens and Madison Keys. It takes place on 06.12.2024:
Good idea, makes sense.
