Carlos Alcaraz aims to continue outperforming Novak Djokovic in Masters 1000 tournaments as Paris Masters approaches

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are gearing up for the final Masters 1000 event of the year, the Paris Masters with the young Spanish player leading the way in performances at these tournaments in 2023.

Undoubtedly, Alcaraz and Djokovic have been the two most consistent and successful players of the year, particularly in the most prestigious tournaments. With all four Grand Slam events completed and eight out of the nine Masters 1000 events decided, it's the world No. 2, Alcaraz, who has excelled in the Masters 1000 category this year going into the Paris Masters.

At the beginning of the year, the "sunshine double" marked the start of the Masters events, consisting of Indian Wells and the Miami Open in March, both spanning two weeks consecutively. 'Nole' had to skip these tournaments due to visa issues in the USA, related to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and his unvaccinated status. Alcaraz, on the other hand, claimed the Indian Wells title and reached the semifinals in Miami.

In Monte-Carlo, 'Carlitos' was sidelined due to injury, while Djokovic was defeated by Lorenzo Musetti in the third round of the tournament. They didn't share the draw at the Madrid Open either, as Djokovic withdrew from the tournament, allowing Alcaraz to clinch the title for the second consecutive year.

It wasn't until the Rome Open that they shared the draw, and a showdown between them was anticipated. However, both players faltered on their path: Alcaraz was upset by Fabian Marozsan in the third round, and Djokovic was eliminated by Holger Rune in the quarterfinals.

Following the clay season and the Grass season, the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open preceded the US Open. Alcaraz competed in Cincinnati and reached the quarterfinals, while Djokovic took a break after Wimbledon.

In Cincinnati, the world No. 1 and No. 2 treated fans to an epic final, which Djokovic ultimately won, securing his 39th Masters 1000 title. Finally, in Shanghai, Djokovic once again chose not to participate, and Alcaraz suffered an early defeat in the fourth round.

The final tally stands at 9-2 in favor of Djokovic and 25-5 for Alcaraz, with the Spanish player holding two titles and 'Nole' one. In Paris, they will once again be in the same draw, vying for another title to add to their collections.