Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough defeat in the 2024 Paris Olympics final, and it seemed to affect him for months afterward. The young Spaniard had his first Olympic experience this year, fulfilling a childhood dream by competing in Paris.
The games took place at Roland Garros, a familiar ground where Alcaraz had recently celebrated his third Grand Slam victory. With Jannik Sinner withdrawing, Alcaraz was seen as the favorite to win the gold medal.
However, Novak Djokovic dashed those hopes by claiming the gold for himself. Despite winning silver, which many would celebrate forever, Alcaraz felt deep disappointment . He knew he could have done better and was visibly upset after the match.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| es Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Challenges After the Olympics:
Afterward, things didn’t go smoothly for Alcaraz. He lost early in both the Cincinnati Open and US Open, surprising many who thought he would do well. Some fans might think that losing at the Olympics affected his performance later on.
Paul Annacone shared his thoughts on Tennis Channel’s Inside-In Podcast about how these events might have dimmed Alcaraz’s usual joy on court. “You have to find out what motivates you,” Annacone said. He noted that getting only a silver medal was both an achievement and a challenge for Alcaraz this year.
Despite setbacks in North America, Alcaraz bounced back by winning the China Open against Sinner again. Annacone saw this as a positive sign but mentioned that inconsistency followed due to some losses and illness before year’s end championships.
“So it’s been choppy,” Annacone added but expressed confidence in Alcaraz’s strong mindset and supportive team around him—suggesting these struggles are just temporary hiccups.
As he gears up for 2025 season preparations with Jack Draper during off-season training sessions together —what do you think? Will he come back stronger next year?
