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Alcaraz Honors Wawrinka Ahead of Shanghai Masters
10 Oct
Summary
- Carlos Alcaraz returned from a four-month wrist injury layoff in late August.
- Alcaraz won the Laver Cup and Japan Open title since his comeback.
- He expressed gratitude to Stan Wawrinka, who is nearing retirement.
Carlos Alcaraz has made a strong return to the tennis circuit following a four-month absence caused by a wrist injury. His comeback in late August saw him reach the quarterfinals of the US Open. Since then, Alcaraz has led Team Europe to victory at the Laver Cup and claimed his 27th ATP title at the Japan Open.
Addressing his comeback, Alcaraz shared his appreciation for Stan Wawrinka, a veteran player nearing the end of his career. Alcaraz thanked Wawrinka for his support during his injury and for being an inspiration. Alcaraz is now focused on the Shanghai Masters, the penultimate ATP 1000 event of the season, where he hopes to advance his pursuit of the Career Golden Masters.
In his first match at the Shanghai Masters, Alcaraz is set to face Juan Manuel Cerundolo. This presents an intriguing matchup, as Cerundolo previously defeated Jannik Sinner at the French Open. Alcaraz has a challenging path ahead in Shanghai, with strong contenders like Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev in his section of the draw. His best performance at this tournament to date was reaching the quarterfinals in 2024.
