Carlos Alcaraz has remained unassailable after his Grand Slam adventure went down in flames. Arriving on the back of a shock US Open exit, where his title defense ended in the second round, the Spaniard now means business. The young talent is currently representing Team Spain at the Davis Cup, well almost. In hopes of restoring his lost form, the Spanish sensation has secured his nation’s qualification in the last eight with his impressive showdowns. However, Alcaraz’s calendar had its priorities set elsewhere.

After registering a commanding victory over Ugo Humbert of France, his second singles victory at the international team event, the 21-year-old is seemingly back on track. Overjoyed with the result, it was only natural for the Spaniard to treat himself to a special outing. Only this time, his off-court endeavors came at a crucial time for his country. Ahead of Spain’s final group matches against Team Australia, Alcaraz decided to skip the encounters entirely and instead, celebrate a special occasion with his friends.

Following his first two Group Stage triumphs for Spain, the World No. 3 was granted a break by team captain David Ferrer. Aiming to make the most of it, the Spaniard took advantage of this Saturday and attended his close friend Fran Rubio’s wedding. In a series of posts uploaded on X, the 4-time Grand Slam champion was seen celebrating the auspicious occasion with his dear ones. Furthermore, Alcaraz was also captured showcasing his dancing skills at the newlywed’s party.

For those unaware, Alcaraz has dealt with significant emotional turmoil since his Paris Olympics heartbreak. His bid for a gold medal was thwarted by Novak Djokovic in the quadrennial event’s summit clash. Later, the Spaniard’s dropped morale took a toll on his Flushing Meadows campaign, which he later termed the ‘worst loss of his career’, saying, “The truth is that I feel like, instead of moving forward, I’ve taken steps backward mentally.” However, it was only appropriate for the Spanish talent to make amends for his thumping loss in New York.

Carlos Alcaraz rediscovers confidence at the Davis Cup – “Really happy with my performance”

It was about time Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz found his composure and concluded that he wouldn’t be denied. Turned into a shadow of his former self, the 21-year-old has blazed through the Davis Cup with a turnaround. After sustaining a performance deficit, Alcaraz commenced his campaign at the team event with a roar. Moreover, his latest victory over Humbert elicited him to cite that his encounter with the Frenchman was ‘one of the best of the 2024 season.’

He said, “The level that I played from the beginning to the last ball, I was focused, really intense. It was probably one of the best matches I have played this year and after my last month, I need these kind of matches. I’m really happy with my performance today.”

It is no surprise that the young talent has been eager to represent his nation on the international stage. Subsequently, the Spaniard is slated to mark his attendance in the latter stages of the Davis Cup and will likely aim for a successful conclusion to their campaign.