Carlos Alcaraz entered the grass-court season with high hopes of defending his titles at both Queen’s Club and Wimbledon. However, his ambitions took an unexpected hit when he was defeated by Jack Draper in the second round at Queen’s. Draper, coming off his first ATP title in Stuttgart, managed to upset the world number two in a surprisingly comfortable fashion.
The defeat was a significant setback for Alcaraz, who had confidently navigated his first-round match against Francisco Cerundolo. Draper’s impressive form on grass proved to be a formidable challenge that Alcaraz couldn’t overcome. This loss has cast doubt on Alcaraz’s prospects for Wimbledon, prompting him to reassess his training and preparation.
In his post-match press conference, Alcaraz remained composed and reflective. He acknowledged the difficulty of handling such a defeat but extended his congratulations to Draper for the victory. Alcaraz expressed his determination to learn from the loss and emphasized the need to adjust his training to better suit the demands of grass-court play.
“It’s never easy to take defeats, especially when you have high expectations,” Alcaraz admitted. “But full credit to Jack for playing an excellent match. I need to focus on improving my game on grass and making the necessary adjustments in training.”
Despite the setback, Alcaraz’s sportsmanship and resilience shone through. His calm response and commitment to refining his game underscore his dedication to returning stronger for Wimbledon. Fans will be watching closely to see how these changes impact his performance in the upcoming Grand Slam tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
At the moment ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 20th of June when he lost to world no.31 Jack Draper 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 2nd round in London (draw).
Currently, during this season Carlos has a composed 26-6 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells and French Open.
