Carlos Alcaraz expressed that he misses rival Jannik Sinner, noting that they have only played each other once this season due to injury issues affecting both players. Alcaraz also critiqued the scheduling of his recent US Open quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton, suggesting it should have started earlier. Shelton emerged victorious in a five-set match.
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Returning to the court, Alcaraz is set to compete for Team Europe at the upcoming Laver Cup. He remarked on the current best players, stating that Alexander Zverev is probably the best in the world this year, following his two Grand Slam titles.
Regarding his choice to skip the Davis Cup in favor of the Laver Cup, Alcaraz's decision has surprised some, especially given Spain's competitive stature in international tennis. Analysts have discussed the significance of the Laver Cup, with figures like Alexander Zverev and Andre Agassi defending its value in the tennis calendar.
Off the court, Alcaraz shared his frustrations with watching Real Madrid, acknowledging the team's mixed performance this season. In the broader tennis community, there has been speculation about how injuries among top players, including Alcaraz and Sinner, might have altered recent tournament outcomes, particularly concerning Zverev's victories.