Carlos Alcaraz is taking end-of-season exhibition matches seriously. After a disappointing first-round exit from the ATP Finals, the Spaniard quickly bounced back and defeated Ben Shelton 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 to win the Garden Cup at Madison Square Garden. Now, he’s gearing up for his final exhibition of the year before focusing on the 2025 season. But before that, Alcaraz is showcasing his skills in another sport.

Fans may remember him saying, “I’m so so bad at golf,” during his Wimbledon reign this year. On the court, Alcaraz excels with aggressive moves, whether it’s a topspin forehand or a drop shot. However, he admitted that he “can’t hit it straight” when it comes to golf.

This was five months ago. Coming back to the present, Alcaraz has finally improved his golf skills. Ahead of his match at the Charlotte Invitational against Frances Tiafoe, he was spotted at a golf simulator center with the former US Open champion Andy Roddick. In a clip shared on the official X account of the Served podcast, Roddick captured Alcaraz’s stunning shot that sent the virtual ball soaring.

In the background, Roddick can be heard praising Alcaraz, saying, “Carlos, you’re gonna love this. I got it on video. Look at that memory.” The excitement from those around them was palpable as they reacted to Alcaraz’s impressive shot. It looks like Carlos is heading into his next match with positive thoughts.

While Carlos is showing off some skills on the golf course, he recently achieved a significant milestone by completing his third consecutive year in the top three rankings.

Carlos’s new milestone sets the bar high for the rest of the ATP roster

Carlos Alcaraz wrapped up his 2024 season with an impressive performance, clinching four titles, including two Grand Slams at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Despite losing his No. 2 ranking to Alexander Zverev towards the end of the year, Alcaraz remains optimistic. He’s focused on planning for the 2025 season, determined to regain his momentum and continue his ascent in the tennis world. And with his new milestone, rightfully so!

Alcaraz has now joined the ranks of legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic by finishing three consecutive years in the ATP’s top three. He ended 2022 as world number one, followed by a second-place finish in 2023, and now sits at number three for 2024. This year, he made history by winning back-to-back majors and also triumphed at the BNP Paribas Open and Beijing Open, proving his immense talent on various surfaces. His ambition to fill the void left by Djokovic when he retires is evident, and his passion is unmistakable.

On the day Rafael Nadal bid farewell to his illustrious career, Alcaraz expressed his admiration for the Big Three. He said, “For us young players, we were lucky to witness the generation of the Big Three, players that were not from this planet.” He acknowledged the pressure of living up to their legacy but remains committed to giving his best every day.

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