Carlos Alcaraz might be again in motion this week for the primary time since crashing out within the semi-final of the US Open. But the world No 2 might be experiencing one thing all new to him because the Asian swing returns to the tennis calendar after a four-year hiatus. Alcaraz has already flown to Beijing for this week’s ATP 500 occasion earlier than he'll make his debut on the Shanghai Masters.

The Asian swing is again underway for the primary time since 2019, with tournaments already kicking off in Zhuhai and Chengdu final week. And issues are set to ramp up when the China Open begins on Thursday with a number of high gamers descending on the ATP 500 occasion, together with Alcaraz.

In Novak Djokovic’s absence, the 20-year-old would be the high seed in each Beijing and Shanghai however he'll arguably be probably the most inexperienced gamers within the draw in the case of enjoying these tournaments. The final time each occasions have been held, Alcaraz was a 16-year-old competing in Challenger and ITF occasions in Europe, ranked simply contained in the world’s high 500.

In comparability, Daniil Medvedev - who would be the second seed behind Alcaraz on the tournaments - is the newest champion on the Shanghai Masters, profitable the match in 2019. It signifies that the Spaniard can have a variety of catching as much as do in a brief house of time as he adjusts to new situations.

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Alcaraz has already flown to Beijing forward of the ATP 500 occasion and is anticipated to be joined by his principal coach Juan Carlos Ferrero as he navigates his first Asian swing. Despite having two Grand Slam titles to his title already, the world No 2 remains to be about to expertise some firsts in his tennis profession.

There may even be a variety of alternative on the road for Alcaraz whereas Djokovic takes a break earlier than returning to competitors on the Paris Masters. The Spaniard can choose up a most of 1,500 rating factors relying on his performances at each tournaments.