‘Great Challenge for Me’ – Carlos Alcaraz on His Potential Quarter-Final Match Against Novak Djokovic at Monte Carlo Masters 2022

18-year-old Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz is currently the most in-form player going into the clay-court season. The Spaniard had an incredible last month in the United States where he won the Miami Open. Also, at the Indian Wells, he performed extremely well to reach the semi-finals. Right now, Alcaraz is raring himself to go to the Monte Carlo Masters. There’s a possibility that he will face the current world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final. In the latest press conference, the young Spaniard talked about this potential match.

Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain in a first round match on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Carlos Alcaraz is ready to face Novak Djokovic

Alcaraz says that he is looking forward to the match if the opportunity presents itself.

“It would be amazing to play against him, it would be a great challenge for me,” Alcaraz said.

#Alcaraz on potential QF meeting with #Djokovic: It would be amazing to play against him, it would be a great challenge for me.

— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) April 10, 2022

When the draw for the Monte Carlo Masters came up, fans couldn’t wait to witness the contest between Alcaraz and Djokovic in the quarter-final. Previously, they haven’t faced each other. So, this will be a new experience for tennis fans across the world to cherish.

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Tough road for Djokovic and Alcaraz en route their dream quarter-final match-up

While the match hasn’t yet taken place, fans are getting hyped up already. Both Alcaraz and Djokovic will have their individual challenges to face in Monte Carlo. Currently, Djokovic’s form will be a big concern for him as he hasn’t played since the Dubai Open. Also, this will only be his second tournament in 2022. Incidentally, both of them got a bye in the first round. 

Coming to Alcaraz, he could face the talented American Sebastian Korda in the second round, which will be a fun encounter to watch. If the Spaniard wins that match, he could face Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Djokovic might face Roberto Bautista Agut in the round of 16. Incidentally, the Spanish player had success on previous occasions against the Serbian.

Tennis – ATP Finals – Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy – November 19, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his group stage match against Britain’s Cameron Norrie REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

So, either of them will not have an easy path before their eventual quarter-final clash.

Will Djokovic meet Alcaraz in the quarter-final at the Monte Carlo Masters? Let us know in the comments.

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