Carlos Alcaraz has had quite the season, winning two Grand Slams and three Masters titles. But even the World No.1 feels the heat! After dethroning Sinner at the US Open for both the title and the top spot, he charged into the Asian swing full speed. A twist came early, though, when he hurt his ankle in the Japan Open opener, leaving him in pain and concern. Still, he powered through to claim his eighth title of the season against Taylor Fritz, who now joins him at the Six Kings Slam. Fresh off a short break after skipping Shanghai, the Spaniard eyes the $6 million champion’s prize. Is he ready for the grind ahead?

Well, it sure seems so! Over the two weeks after Tokyo, his decision to skip the Masters 1000 in mainland China wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. While he took some time off,

See Full Page