With only five official matches, the duel between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic has become the most attractive that can be seen right now on the circuit. Proof of this was the exhibition they played this Wednesday at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, where the Spaniard ended up winning 4-6, 6-4 and 6-4. Alcaraz broke in the ninth game of the third set and made a good conquest to close a match in which both showed why they have been the great protagonists of 2023.

The Murcian, who gave the big blow in the Wimbledon final, beating Nole in five sets and ending his six years undefeated at the All England Club, had just lost in his last two official matches against the world number 1: in the final of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, where he could not take advantage of a match point, and in the semifinals of the ATP Finals, with the Balkan's clearest victory in all his disputes.

Accompanied by his father, Carlos, and his agent, Albert Molina, Alcaraz enjoyed a good shoot for the upcoming season.. This Thursday he will play at the Palacio de los Deportes in Murcia in the Cup that bears his name, against Roberto Bautista. Then he will continue with his preseason to be at the Australian Open on January 14.. Who knows if then we will be able to see him again against Djokovic.