After helping Spain secure their place in the Final 8 of the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, Carlos Alcaraz decided to skip the last match against Australia.
Spain, hosting Group B in Valencia, was expected to top their group with Alcaraz on board.
However, his performance at the US Open was disappointing as he lost early .
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
His match against Gael Monfils ended badly, marking one of his worst career moments. In New York, he struggled and got overpowered by van de Zandschulp. Even in Valencia, his first match wasn’t great.
Alcaraz’s Matches and Performance:
Alcaraz faced Tomas Machac first; Machac retired when it was 1-1. Before that, Machac seemed stronger and might have won if not for cramps. Then Alcaraz played doubles with Marcel Granollers against the Czech Republic and they won. He also beat Ugo Humbert to help Spain win over France.
Heading into the final day, Spain and Australia were tied for the top spot after both winning two ties each but dropping one match each. Topping the group is important because it means a better seeding in Malaga.
The winner of this tie would be seeded in Malaga and might face an easier opponent from another group. But it’s not always guaranteed since strong players like Alexander Zverev could join later rounds even if they missed earlier ones.
Fans might think skipping this match shows how confident Spain is about their chances either way.
So Alcaraz chose not to play against Australia since it’s not crucial. Spain still aims to win but won’t be too upset if they lose this one.
Pablo Carreno Busta will play Jordan Thompson while Pedro Martinez faces Alexei Popyrin next. For doubles, Carreno Busta teams up with Granollers against Australia’s Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell duo.
What do you think about Alcaraz’s decision?
