Carlos Alcaraz explains his decision to practice with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters as the battle for World No. 1 heats up

Carlos Alcaraz reveals the reason behind practicing with current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic ahead of the Paris Masters 2023.

Carlos Alcaraz explains his decision to practice with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters as the battle for World No. 1 heats up

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic (Via Masters 1000 Paris)

In the world of tennis, players work to the fullest to keep their fans entertained and happy. The fans, in return, show their love by cheering for their favorite athletes. Recently, the fans showed immense love for the practice match between the Spanish youngster Carlos Alcaraz and the tennis icon Novak Djokovic. 

Ahead of his first match at the Paris Masters, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic were seen in a joint practice session. The practice session was fully captured on Tennis TV, and fans loved it no less than any other game. 

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It was the best way to prepare for this tournament, to train with the best. We talked about it before arriving in Paris, we asked ourselves if we could train together and we did. He won. I hope it's just in training.
Carlos said on Masters 1000 Paris.

The match was won by Novak Djokovic, and Carlos hopes that it is just practice and does not replicate during actual matches. The youngster returns after a small injury and looks to make his run at the Paris Open better than last year.

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Carlos Alcaraz determined to play well and win the tournament

The Spanish sensation is not 100% fit, but he is still determined to win the tournament and, after that, to get as close as possible and try to overtake Novak in the ranking system. Carlos Alcaraz said: 

We are going to try to win the tournament, there are two tournaments left and I have to do my best here and in Turin. I try to improve every day to have a very high level and try to win the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic (Via Al Jazeera)

Alcaraz’s decision to train with Djokovic shows the bond the two share even as rivals. Carlos faces Roman Safiullin in the first round of the tournament. 

The youngster has shown the world what he is capable of by challenging Novak multiple times in the year and also beating him at a Grand Slam final. However, Alcaraz is still not 100% recovered from his injury, and fans will be eager to see how Carlos plays.

The youngster looks to beat Novak before the season ends, but for that, he must play his best tennis for the next couple of tournaments.

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