Carlos Alcaraz and Paula Badosa first confirmed for 2024 Hopman Cup after nearly teaming in 2023 edition
Tennis NewsSaturday, 25 November 2023 at 23:00
The Hopman
Cup has confirmed Carlos Alcaraz and Paula Badosa as the duo representing
Spain. This team competition brings together male and female tennis players in
pairs representing their countries.
The Hopman
Cup returned in 2023 after a three-year suspension, and the Croatian duo of
Donna Vekic and Borna Coric emerged as the champions against the Swiss pair
Celine Naef and Leandro Riedi. In the previous edition, the Spanish team,
represented by then-world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and the young Rebeka Masarova,
competed but lost both series in the group stage, leading to their elimination.
This year,
Alcaraz will participate again, teaming up with a new partner, former world No.
2 Paula Badosa, who will make her debut in the tournament. The 26-year-old
athlete had a challenging 2023 dealing with injuries throughout the year.
Badosa
missed several tournaments, including the Australian Open, Roland Garros, US
Open, Miami Open, and Cincinnati, among others, which resulted in her finishing
the year as the world No. 65. Her last match was in the second round of
Wimbledon, where she retired while playing against Marta Kostyuk (2-6, 0-1).
In the case
of Alcaraz, he concluded his 2023 season as the world No. 2, securing his
second Grand Slam title at SW19. 'Carlitos' fell in the semifinals of the ATP
Finals and considered his season closed since Spain did not qualify for the
Davis Cup Finals, which conclude the season this week.
The
tournament format includes six teams divided into two groups of three countries
each. Each series features men's and women's singles, with a mixed doubles
match if necessary. Since 2023,
the Hopman Cup has replaced the ATP Cup held at the beginning of the year.
Although there is no definitive date for the tournament, it is likely to take
place in July, as it did last year, following the grass-court season.
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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