Carlos Alcaraz is committed to his goal of winning Olympic gold, but what are his tennis plans after the Games conclude?
Carlos Alcaraz is undeniably one of the standout figures at the 2024 Olympic Games. The young Spanish star arrived in Paris with the goal of clinching gold in both the men’s singles and doubles tournaments. After being eliminated in the doubles alongside Rafa Nadal on Wednesday, the 21-year-old is now focused on triumphing in the singles event.
Alcaraz has been playing at the same high level that secured him victories at the French Open and Wimbledon this season, and he has reached the final. After a dominant performance against Felix Auger-Aliassime, he may face Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti in the last match.
Unbeaten in sets so far in the singles tournament, Alcaraz aims to continue his historic run and win the gold medal, adding to his already remarkable season. His victory over Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals made him the youngest semifinalist since Djokovic in 2008.
Carlos Alcaraz's plans after the Olympics include competing in the Canada Open.
Carlos Alcaraz has had a demanding schedule since the start of the 2024 season, especially with his preparation for the French Open. Due to this, he and his team have decided to skip the National Bank Open from August 6-12.
The four-time Grand Slam champion withdrew from Canada’s national tournament because of fatigue. Alcaraz stated, “It has been a very long season for me, and due to the accumulation of matches and fatigue, I will not be able to play in Montreal this year.”
He expressed his disappointment, saying, “I was really looking forward to coming back to Canada and enjoying the love of the fans. Hope to see everyone in Montreal in the years to come!”
In addition to Alcaraz, Jiri Lehecka and Francisco Cerundolo have also withdrawn from the National Bank Open. Consequently, Marcos Giron, Alexei Popyrin, and Flavio Cobolli will take their places in the main draw.
Valérie Tétreault, the director of the Montréal event, expressed her disappointment at Alcaraz’s absence, acknowledging his impressive achievements and the fans’ eagerness to see him play. She noted his busy summer and his pursuit of consecutive French Open, Wimbledon, and Olympic titles.
Carlos Alcaraz is anticipated to return to action at the Cincinnati tournament from August 12-19, allowing him more time to recover from his demanding schedule. In Montreal, he would only be defending 180 points from last year’s quarterfinal appearance. However, in Cincinnati, he has 600 points to defend as a finalist, and 800 points at the US Open, where he reached the semifinals last year.
Carlos Alcaraz has decided not to participate in the National Bank Open in Canada from August 6-12. Due to the intense schedule he has maintained throughout the 2024 season, he and his team have opted for a break to recover from fatigue. Alcaraz expressed his disappointment about missing the tournament but looks forward to returning in the future.
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the National Bank Open due to fatigue from his long and demanding season. He stated that the accumulation of matches has taken a toll on him, making it necessary to skip the Montreal event. He aims to return refreshed for the Cincinnati tournament, which takes place from August 12-19.