Former World No. 2 highlights how a particular match against Jannik Sinner was the turning point in Carlos Alcaraz’s career

Sinner won the Australian Open this year while Alcaraz has won the French Open and Wimbledon titles.

Former World No. 2 highlights how a particular match against Jannik Sinner was the turning point in Carlos Alcaraz’s career

Alex Corretja(L), Carlos Alcaraz(R) (Via Imago)

Carlos Alcaraz made headlines once again by beating Novak Djokovic to win his second Wimbledon title. After a bit of a dull first half of the season, he bounced back to win two Grand Slams on the trot. He won the French Open after overcoming a shoulder injury and reigned supreme at the grass Major once again. 

While Alcaraz is in good form right now, he did face a few scares recently, most notably at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Former World No. 2 Alex Corretja has opined that Alcaraz has learned how to win Grand Slams at the French Open this year. 

Alcaraz was up against Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of Roland Garros. It was an intense content where both players fought hard before the Spaniard emerged victorious 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. Corretja believes that a spark was ignited in Alcaraz after that win. 

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Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over Jannik Sinner in the Roland Garros semi-final was a real spark for him. Knowing how to stay calm has changed the most in Carlos Alcaraz in recent weeks. There is a before and after the Roland Garros semi-final, when he beat Sinner after being down two sets to one. That day he learned that it is with suffering and fortitude that you can win Grand Slam tournament
Alex Corretja said via Tennis365

Alcaraz entered the French Open after overcoming a shoulder injury and fought his way to the title. He then entered Wimbledon on the back of an early exit at the Queen’s Club Championships but managed to find form and successfully defend his title.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic write the latest chapter in their rivalry

In the last two years, Novak Djokovic‘,’s biggest rival has been Carlos Alcaraz. After their recent Wimbledon clash, their head-to-head now stands at 3-3.

Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic (via Imago)

This year, Alcaraz has been in better form than the Serbian and his recent straight-sets victory was proof of that. He now has four Majors to his name at the age of 21, a feat even Djokovic did not achieve.

Both players now turn their attention to the Paris Olympics, where they could once again meet in the singles. And with the hard court swing coming up, they are bound to add new chapters to their rivalry. 

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