Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return to action after his sensational triumph at the Australian Open.
The world No.1 had enormous pressure at Melbourne Park, considering that he had expressed a desire to win the only Major title he was still missing. In addition, his shocking separation from Juan Carlos Ferrero had fueled the media hype around him, who was called upon to manage a difficult situation in the first huge tournament of the new year.
The 22-year-old Spaniard was flawless until the semi-finals, having raised his level when he needed it without wasting unnecessary energy. The cramps seriously risked causing his elimination against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, but the number 1 seeding reacted like a true champion one step away from loss and reached the last act with full merit.
Alcaraz is ready for Doha
Everyone expected Carlitos to face his main rival Jannik Sinner for the title, but the world No.2 was surprised by Serbian legend Novak Djokovic who achieved yet another memorable feat in his never-ending career.
Nole also put Alcaraz in serious trouble in the final by winning the first set, but the star from Murcia showed all his maturity by waiting for the right moment to overturn the inertia of the match. The age difference was evident from a certain point on, allowing the Spaniard to win his seventh career Major and become the youngest ever to complete the 'Career Grand Slam' (before turning 23).
According to reports from 'MARCA', the world number 1 will have his first practice session in Doha this afternoon, ahead of the prestigious ATP 500 that begins on Monday. Carlos had also participated in this tournament last year, when his run ended in the quarterfinals against Czech ace Jiri Lehecka.
His goal is to go further in this edition, with the awareness that there are several dangerous rivals. After his success at the AO, the Spanish champion confessed that he is intent on leaving nothing for his opponents this season.
