Carlos Alcaraz has become the main claim of the Group Phase of the Davis Cup which is disputed in Valencia. The Spanish team depends on the performance of its number one and Alcarazeven with some doubts, has responded positively in the first commitment, and twice. The Murcian beat the Czech Republic with victory in their duel in singles and also in doubles and we analyze below when they play their next match, within the tie against Francethe schedule, his rivals and his results in the Davis Cup 2024.
Carlos Alcaraz is number one Spain in the Davis Cup Group Stage and his match is the main attraction of the day in Valencia, where the Group B in which the Spanish team competes alongside Australia, France and Czech Republic. Alcaraz made his debut against the Czechs with a double victory, in singles and doubles, and against France, on Friday, he has a new opportunity to put Spain on track to qualify for the Final 8 in Malaga.
He Davis Cup format Since its change in 2019, it means that a group stage is held before the final qualifiers and the game mode is also somewhat different. Now, all the matches in the same series are held on the same day, in the best of three sets and with the individual duel between the number one of each country, the position held by Alcaraz for Spainin second place. Therefore Carlos will jump onto the track in the second turn of each eliminatory, with the possibility also of doing it in the third, as long as it agrees with David Ferrer his participation also in the doubles match, as he already did before the Czech Republic.
At what time does Alcaraz play his Davis Cup match today?
He Group Bin which it is framed Spain in the Davis Cup 2024begins with its qualifiers and matches on Tuesday, September 10, at the Fuente de San Luis, a pavilion that also hosted a group in 2022 and 2023. However, both Spain and, therefore, Carlos Alcarazwill be put into contention a day later, the Wednesday September 11with the dispute of the series before the Czech Republic.
Taking into account that the start of the qualifying rounds is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., it is expected that the start of the Carlos Alcaraz match on Wednesday the 11th before the number one of the Czech Republicit will be around 6:00 p.m.although we will have to wait for the end of the previous clash. If he were to play in doubles again, Alcaraz, presumably along with Marcel Granollers, would return to the court around 8:30 p.m.
On Friday, September 13 before France the formula would be repeated in schedules, while on Sunday, against Australiathe tie starts at 11:00 a.m. so Carlos Alcaraz could play his individual match starting at 1:00 p.m., leaving for approximately 3:30 p.m. the doubles duel that could be decisive for the Spain classification in the Davis Cup 2024.
Carlos Alcaraz results: how it turned out
Carlos Alcaraz was able to win his debut match in the Davis Cup 2024benefiting from the withdrawal of Tomas Machacnumber one of the Czech Republicin the third set. The Murcian tennis player won by 6-7, 6-1 and withdrawal of his opponent, and in the process gives him the second victory and the tie won against Spain, 2-0 against the Czechs. On Friday, against France, next match.
- Carlos Alcaraz beats Tomas Machac (CZE) 6-7, 6-1 and retires.
- Carlos Alcaraz vs Ugo Humbert (FRA)
Alcaraz’s rivals in the 2024 Davis Cup
Carlos Alcaraz part like number one in Spain in the Davis Cup 2024where positions are chosen by ranking and election of captains. Taking into account the undisputed status of the Murcian player, his place will be in the second match of each qualifying round – plus the added possibility of doubles. Therefore, Alcaraz will take on the best tennis players by ranking of the Czech Republic, France and Australiaamong those selected for these qualifying rounds. These will be, theoretically, their rivals in singles.
- Czech Republic: Tomas Machac
- France: Ugo Humbert
- Australia: Alexei Popyrin
Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz’s matches live on TV
He Spanish Davis Cup team They will play their matches on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, seeking qualification for the 8-a-side Final that will be held in Malaga in November. The International Tennis Federation, the ITF, has an agreement with Movistar +the place where you can watch the entire matches and qualifiers, including the matches in which you enter the fray Carlos Alcaraz in the Davis Cup 2024.
