Carlos Alcaraz out to dethrone Novak Djokovic at 2024 Australian Open - 'It's an extra motivation for me' - Eurosport

Released on January 13th, 2024 at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time

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In easy English: Carlos Alcaraz has expressed his interest in trying to beat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, which starts live on Eurosport and discovery+ this coming Sunday.

Novak Djokovic has emerged victorious in Melbourne on an unprecedented ten occasions, and he embarks upon his journey to clinch his 25th Grand Slam title with his opening encounter against Dino Prizmic, a qualifier, on the first day of the tournament at the renowned Rod Laver Arena.

In the opposite bracket, the runner-up seed Alcaraz is set to encounter the seasoned French player Richard Gasquet in the first round.

Alcaraz and Djokovic had an interesting competition last year. The Serbian defeated Alcaraz in their semi-final match at Roland Garros after Alcaraz experienced severe cramps in the beginning of the third set. However, Alcaraz redeemed himself at Wimbledon when he won his second Grand Slam in a thrilling five-set match against Djokovic.

Following the letdown, Djokovic emerged victorious in the last two matches of the year. He first defeated his opponent in a prolonged Cincinnati Masters final, then at the ATP Tour Finals held in Turin.

Alcaraz is determined to break that pattern at the location where Djokovic has dominated for almost 15 years.

"It's a great source of inspiration for me. I am a determined individual who is constantly seeking opportunities to compete against the top-notch players around the globe in order to measure my potential," Alcaraz expressed prior to the commencement of the tournament.

It's definitely a challenge to compete against him in this tournament where he rarely loses. I'm determined to make it to the final and have the chance to play against him. It would be amazing to have that opportunity.

"However, being aware of those statistics serves as an additional source of motivation, without a doubt."

The ATP Finals match between Alcaraz and Djokovic was truly remarkable. Let's take a look at some of the best moments from the game: - The opening serve from Alcaraz had a lot of power and accuracy. This set the tone for the rest of the match. - Djokovic, being the experienced player that he is, remained calm and collected throughout the game. He made some impressive returns and kept Alcaraz on his toes. - That being said, Alcaraz didn't let the pressure get to him. He showed great resilience, particularly in the second set where he managed to break Djokovic's serve. - Both players had some stunning rallies, with some fantastic shots from both sides of the court. It was clear that they were both giving it their all. - In the end, Djokovic managed to come out on top, winning the match in two sets. However, it was a great performance from Alcaraz and he should be proud of himself. Overall, it was a fantastic game of tennis and a great showcase of the talent on the ATP circuit. Congratulations to Djokovic on the win!

The most recent time Djokovic played was during his loss for Serbia at the United Cup. He had difficulty due to a wrist problem and lost in two sets to Australia's Alex de Minaur. However, he claimed that it wasn't a hindrance to his ability to defend his title.

Alcaraz's most recent competitive match was against Djokovic at the ATP Tour Finals, where he was defeated 6-3 6-2. In December, Alcaraz and Djokovic faced each other again in an exhibition game, which Alcaraz won. However, the Spanish player has decided not to participate in any warm-up tournaments to get ready for the first major competition of the year.

Alcaraz stated that he is the type of individual who does not require a significant amount of rivalry before a significant competition.

Of course, it's beneficial, but in all honesty, I believe I am fully equipped to achieve great things in the Grand Slam.

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