Carlos Alcaraz arrived in Rotterdam on Friday and instantly began working towards to be prepared for his debut within the prestigious ATP 500, wherein he’ll take part for the primary time in his profession. His first opponent will probably be native idol Botic van de Zandschulp, who defeated him within the second spherical of the 2024 US Open and who will have the ability to play with nothing to lose.
The 4-time Grand Slam champion is sort of susceptible on this floor, the place his tennis shouldn’t be as efficient and the place he feels much less assured in his means. The previous world number one selected to play the tournaments in Rotterdam and Doha in February additionally for that reason, wanting to enhance his stage in indoor situations and face top-tier opponents.
His nice rival Jannik Sinner was additionally imagined to be current in Rotterdam to defend the title he gained final yr, however he most popular to relaxation after successful the Australian Open for the second time in a row.
The 21-year-old from Murcia is the highest favourite, however there are three different High 10 gamers of the caliber of Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Alex de Minaur.
Alcaraz waits on the airport
In the previous few hours, the picture of Alcaraz who – after arriving at Rotterdam airport – waits for his baggage for over an hour attributable to a delay like regular passengers has gone viral on social media.
Carlos Alcaraz, value over $40 million based on Forbes, but he takes a price range airline to Rotterdam and waits over an hour for his baggage like the remainder of us. A sustainable, humble king. 👑✈️♻️ pic.twitter.com/tZ0GkPP2E7
— carlosalcarazfans (@alcarazgirlies) January 31, 2025
As reported by the well-known journalist Manuel Sanchez, Carlitos has been supplied a number of occasions to signal a partnership with a personal jet firm for use to succeed in tournaments extra simply however has all the time refused.
A Alcaraz le ofrecieron hace tiempo un acuerdo con una aerolínea privada, para tener un jet con el que ir a los torneos, y lo rechazó. https://t.co/xaEBQWU5xp
— Manuel Sánchez (@ManuSanchezGom) February 1, 2025
The Spanish ace was accompanied to Rotterdam by Samuel Lopez, who may even accompany him to Doha within the second half of this month.
Lopez – who had already helped Carlos prior to now – formally joined Alcaraz’s workforce earlier this yr to permit Juan Carlos Ferrero to spend extra time together with his household.
The provide was too tempting and Samuel needed to cease his lengthy collaboration with Pablo Carreno Busta.
