Earlier than the Indian Wells Masters 1000 – the place he triumphed in each 2023 and 2024 – Carlos Alcaraz will play an exhibition match towards Frances Tiafoe in Puerto Rico at this time. The Spaniard and the American like to have enjoyable in such a match the place there isn’t a strain and had already confronted one another in Charlotte in December 2024.
The 21-year-old from Murcia has typically been criticised for his option to play a number of exhibition matches in the course of the season, however was defended by his long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero shortly earlier than his departure.
The Spanish ace has achieved pretty blended ends in the primary two months of the brand new season, with the title gained in Rotterdam in February and the untimely eliminations on the Australian Open and Doha. The 4-time Grand Slam champion reached the quarterfinals at each Melbourne Park and Qatar, however one thing extra was anticipated from a participant of his caliber.
The previous world No.1 was stopped by Serbian legend Novak Djokovic within the first Main of 2025, regardless of the latter having a left thigh damage, and by Czech star Jiri Lehecka in Doha.
Carlitos needs to realize prestigious ends in the primary two Masters 1000 of the season – Indian Wells and Miami – additionally benefiting from the absence of his foremost rival Jannik Sinner (suspended for 3 months after reaching an settlement with WADA).
Alcaraz is having enjoyable
Earlier than specializing in the ‘BNP Paribas Open’, Alcaraz is having enjoyable in Puerto Rico as of late and is able to play an enormous match.
“This match additionally serves to advertise tennis on this space, since many younger folks do not need the chance to journey a lot resulting from varied causes.
If I hadn’t had some Spanish fashions throughout my progress path, I most likely would not have made my dream come true” – stated Carlos throughout his press convention.
Over 15,000 tickets have already been offered for this occasion and it’s protected to think about that the ‘Puerto Rico Coliseum’ can have an unbelievable ambiance.
