Carlos Alcaraz Confirmed to Play in ATP 500 Beijing
The ATP 500 Beijing, also known as the China Open, will be held from September 28 to October 4, and the exciting announcement of its star-studded lineup has already started.
Professional Circuit Stars Return to Asia
After a long wait due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the international tennis scene is getting back to its natural course. China, one of the most powerful countries in the world, is once again ready to host the players of the moment. The number two on the ATP ranking, Carlos Alcaraz, has confirmed his presence in the championship known as the China Open, to be held in Beijing.
Much-Needed Sports Festivity in China
Since 2004, Novak Djokovic has won up to six trophies in the tournament, four of them consecutively. The last edition of the tournament, in 2019, saw Dominic Thiem lift the trophy before the fans of the area. Now, with Carlos Alcaraz and other top players in the fray, the China Open promises to be a much-awaited sports festivity that will revive the spirit of the country.
Carlos Alcaraz is Excited to Play in China Open
“Hello everyone, I’m Carlos. I have great news for my fans in China. I’m going to play the China Open this year and I’m really looking forward to meeting them in Beijing. I’ve heard that the venues are great, the fans are very passionate, and China has incredible history and culture.”
A Look at Carlos Alcaraz’s Season So Far
The tournament confirmed his participation through a social media message that was echoed by sports media worldwide. This season, Carlos Alcaraz has been having a mixed bag of wins and losses. He reached the semifinals in Roland Garros, where he lost to Novak Djokovic, but won the Masters 1000 in Madrid and Barcelona. He also had mixed results in Miami and Indian Wells, losing in the semifinals of the former and winning the final of the latter. He began the season with successful debuts in Argentina and Brazil and finished as runner-up to Cameron Norrie in Rio de Janeiro.
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