The Australian Open will take place from January 12 to 26 in Melbourne. An unmissable event, the first of a very long season, in which everyone wants to take part.
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Immediately after the Australian Slam, the busy schedule includes the first round of the Davis Cup, a competition of national teams that in recent years has regained its lost charm, but which in this first phase of the year is not always looked upon favorably.
The proximity of events of such great importance often leads top athletes to have to give up their commitments with their national teams. This is the case of Carlos Alcaraz, who according to what is reported by MARCA, has already communicated his unavailability to follow his Spain away to Switzerland. The 21-year-old from Murcia after the Australian efforts would have preferred to take a few days off, before resuming his path.
In February, the 4-time Slam champion should start again from the ATP 500 in Rotterdam, won last year by Jannik Sinner, just like the Happy Slam.
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A very harsh absence for Spain, which should be added to that of Roberto Bautista Agut, close to having a second child, and Marcelo Granollers, a doubles specialist, who is starting to feel the weight of his 38 years.
A commitment that is certainly not easy against Switzerland, which will put the Spanish team to the test, obviously without another of their great interpreters, Rafael Nadal, who for years has represented these colors. The winner of this challenge will go on to face one of Denmark and Serbia to try to get the pass for the Final Eight in November, which will be played in Bologna.
We recall Carlitos will be one of the big favourites at the Australian Open, together with the defending champion Sinner and Novak Djokovic: the Serbian legend is looking for his 100th career title and his 25th Major.
