Carlos Alcaraz might be one of many protagonists of the 2025 version of the Laver Cup, which can happen in San Francisco this weekend. The world No.1 received his second title on the US Open lower than two weeks in the past and practiced at his academy for just a few days earlier than returning to the USA, the place he’ll attempt to lead Group Europe to victory in opposition to Group World.
The 22-year-old Spaniard – who dyed his hair blonde after profitable the sixth Main title of his younger profession – received't have a lot time to recharge his batteries after the Laver Cup, as he selected to compete within the Tokyo ATP 500 this yr.
In contrast to latest years, wherein he had performed in Beijing (he lifted the trophy in 2024 by beating his large rival Jannik Sinner on the finish of an electrifying remaining), the star from Murcia has determined to go to Japan in 2025 after which will journey to Shanghai for the penultimate Masters 1000 of the season.
Tokyo loses gamers
Certainly one of Carlitos' foremost targets is undoubtedly to defend the primary place within the ATP rankings, which he has deservedly conquered due to a collection of really spectacular outcomes from the spring onwards. He has reached no less than the ultimate in all of the tournaments he has participated in since April, lastly displaying that regularity that he had typically lacked throughout his younger profession.
In the meantime, it has been introduced that two very harmful gamers corresponding to Jiri Lehecka and Fabian Marozsan won’t be current in Tokyo. Which means the entry listing of the Japanese event may have solely 4 Prime 20 gamers: Carlitos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune and Casper Ruud.
It shouldn’t be forgotten that the Spanish ace may also take part within the second version of the 'Six Kings Slam' in Saudi Arabia, wherein he additionally took half final yr, shedding to Sinner within the remaining. The present world No.1 was capable of face his illustrious compatriot Rafael Nadal for the final time throughout that occasion.
