Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough match at the 2024 Paris Olympics against Tommy Paul, and he talked about his fitness problems afterward.
The 2024 Paris Olympics have been challenging for many players due to the importance of representing their countries and the harsh weather conditions.
Many athletes, including Novak Djokovic with his knee issues, have struggled in the heat. Alcaraz has also found it tough physically despite playing well.
His tennis has been , but he’s not feeling his best. He relies heavily on speed and burst, and against Paul, he played purely on determination.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| es Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Alcaraz’s Determination:
“Today was a fight, pure fight, pure determination. Physically, I am not at my best,” Alcaraz said after the match. “We are in the Olympics, playing for Spain… that is what drives you up.”
Playing both singles and doubles has been new for him. Now focusing only on singles will help him go for gold but has taken a toll on his body.
Fans might think he’s pushing too hard given his current state.
One key moment was when he fought back from a break down in the second set against Paul to avoid a three-set match. He found inspiration to fight for every ball and won in a tiebreak to reach the medal rounds.
“I went out trying to play with intensity,” he said. “Paul is very electric… I had to be very attentive.” In the second set, fatigue hit him hard but remembering he’s playing for all Spaniards kept him going.
He only needs two more matches to win a medal in Paris. Though tiredness won’t vanish overnight, he’ll give it everything he’s got.
Next up is Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-final. If victorious there, he’ll face either Djokovic or Musetti for gold.
What do you think? Can Alcaraz overcome his fatigue and win?
