"He has already been number one": Carlos Alcaraz should relax about returning atop ATP Rankings says Alex Corretja
ATP
2-times
French Open finalist Alex Corretja advised Carlos Alcaraz to take the goal of
reaching the ATP No. 1 ranking with calmness. The former Spanish tennis player
expressed that Alcaraz should focus on his matches and not become obsessed with
reaching the top of the rankings.
The young
star finished 2023 just 2,390 points behind Novak Djokovic, but he will have
the opportunity to regain the ATP No. 1 spot at the Australian Open. Djokovic
is defending his title, while Alcaraz doesn't have any points to defend since
he didn't participate last year. Winning the title in Melbourne could
potentially propel him back to the top of the rankings.
In an
interview with Eurosport, the former Davis Cup captain analyzed what lies ahead
for Alcaraz less than two weeks before the Tour resumes. Corretja emphasized
that Alcaraz should concentrate on each match and not become overly focused on
accumulating points:
"I
think Carlos has to relax about number one. He has already been number one. He
has already proven to himself that he can be at the top of the ranking, and now
we have to wait for the moment. You should not get obsessed with that: it can
make you play tournaments that under normal conditions you would not
play."
"The
number one will come as a consequence of your results, but I don't think it
should be a goal: it may be an illusion, but it generates an extra tension that
I don't believe 'Let him compensate you," former world No. 2 added.
Alcaraz's
2024 season outlook
Alcaraz
will have a good opportunity to accumulate points at the beginning of the 2024
season, considering that he skipped the Australian tournaments last year and
started his season only in mid-February at the Argentinian Open due to an
injury.
The Spanish
player has carefully planned his calendar, participating only in the Australian
Open in January. After that, he will travel to South America to compete in the
ATP 250 Argentinian Open (where he is defending the title) and the ATP 500 Rio
Open (where he is defending the final). Following this, Alcaraz will fly to the
United States to play the 'Sunshine Double' in Indian Wells and the Miami Open.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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