Carlos Alcaraz ended his 2024 season after quite an impressive performance all year. He clinched four titles this year, including two Grand Slams at Wimbledon and Roland Garros! Although he did lose his No.2 ranking towards the end of the season to Alexander Zverev, he’s keeping his head high. Planning accordingly and looking forward to the 2025 season to take back his momentum. And he’s doing it the legend way.

In another exciting development, Novak Djokovic announced a partnership with Andy Murray for the upcoming Australian Open. This comes amidst ongoing speculation about Djokovic’s retirement plans. Which he confirmed he has no intention of stepping away from the sport anytime soon, choosing to continue competing and focusing on major titles. “Next year, I will play more tournaments, and the Grand Slams will be my priority. I will give my best to win, of course, if my body allows me,” Djokovic stated in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport.

As Carlos prepares for the future, he is currently engaged in two exhibition matches in the US. He’ll play at Madison Square Garden on December 4 against Ben Shelton and then he will face Frances Tiafoe in The Charlotte Invitational two days later. Alcaraz shared his preseason training schedule with Spanish sports newspaper, Marca.

Revealing that he will start on December 9 after returning from the US and will focus on training until heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open. He plans to skip any tournaments before this major event, solely keeping his eye on the major titles going ahead.

Taking inspiration from Djokovic’s approach, Alcaraz will also participate in two charity exhibitions on January 8 and 10 at Rod Laver Arena, the central court at Melbourne Park. Alcaraz will be joined by a field of tennis luminaries, including ten-time champion Novak Djokovic, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Qinwen Zheng, Alex de Minaur, and Alexei Popyrin, in a series of exhibition matches from January 7th to 10th.

Although Alcaraz’s 2024 season ended abruptly with early exits at the ATP Finals and a disappointing first-round loss for Spain in the Davis Cup, Rick Macci believes in his potential for next year.

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At just 21 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already set multiple records. He has become the youngest male player to complete a Career Surface Slam, winning major titles on clay, grass, and hard courts. This year alone, he made headlines by becoming the youngest player in the Open Era to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season. His Olympic achievement as the youngest men’s singles silver medalist further cements his status as a rising star. With such stellar performances in 2024, Rick Macci is optimistic about Alcaraz’s potential in 2025.

In a recent tweet, Macci expressed his excitement for the upcoming season: “Fasten your seat belt in 2025 as the young Carlos Alcaraz now has tasted the ups and downs, highs and lows. The magician will win 2 or 3 Slams and produce many epic jaw-dropping breathtaking rallies.” Macci, who has long admired Alcaraz, calls him a “unique generational talent.”

Earlier this year, he predicted that Alcaraz would reach “another level in 2024” and become a Grand Slam winner—predictions that turned out to be spot on. Despite a few setbacks, including a missed opportunity at the US Open, Alcaraz finished the year strong with Wimbledon and the French Open titles in his bag.

As Alcaraz gears up for 2025, Macci remains confident in his abilities. He envisions a future where Alcaraz wins a “bucket of Grand Slams” and describes him as a blend of legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Djokovic, and Andre Agassi. With Alcaraz now strategically choosing his matches and planning his schedule, it’s exciting to see if he can exceed expectations next season. What’s your take on his new approach for the 2025 season? Share your thoughts in the comments below.