Alcaraz’s challenge at Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis player from Murcia, is preparing to face a historic challenge at Wimbledon. After his victory at Roland Garros three weeks ago, Alcaraz seeks to achieve a double as champion in two of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world in the same year.
Since the Open era in 1968, only four tennis players have achieved this feat: Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz joins this elite and has the opportunity to leave his mark on tennis history.
The road at Wimbledon
The draw has been favorable for Alcaraz, with a first rival, Mark Lajal, who, despite his determination, does not seem to represent a significant threat to the young tennis player. In addition, Alcaraz has the luck of a possible semi-final with Jannik Sinner and a final with Novak Djokovic, which gives him a clear opportunity to achieve his goal.
With significantly larger prize pools than his first opponent, Alcaraz faces a smooth ride in the early rounds, but the challenge will intensify in the second week of the tournament.
Rivals on the road
In addition to Sinner, Alcaraz could meet other notable opponents in the later rounds, such as Ugo Humbert, Tommy Paul, Casper Ruud, and other renowned tennis players. However, his focus on each match and his determination are key to overcoming these challenges.
The bets and the unknown of Djokovic
Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis player, is considered the betting favorite for Wimbledon, closely followed by Alcaraz and Djokovic. Uncertainty surrounds the possibilities of Djokovic, who is recovering from an injury and seeking his eighth title in the tournament.
The women’s tournament
In the women’s tournament, the Polish Iga Swiatek, despite her dominance on the circuit, is not the favorite at Wimbledon. Other recent champions, such as Simona Halep, Ashleigh Barty, Elena Rybakina and Marketa Vondrousova, have made their mark on the tournament.
Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa also returns to Wimbledon, seeking to leave behind the injuries that have affected her in the past and demonstrate her ability in this prestigious tournament.
