Don’t miss… <\/strong> Carlos Alcaraz called out by PETA for supporting the ‘torturing of animals’<\/strong><\/p>\n “Obviously playing for Serbia, for my country, is something completely different. It’s a huge responsibility and pressure, but also an incredible privilege and honour. I’m really glad that I was able to contribute with a crucial point to qualify for Malaga with this win.”<\/p>\n Djokovic has been an unstoppable force since losing in the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz earlier this summer – marking his first defeat on Centre Court for over a decade.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The veteran tennis star took his revenge almost immediately, meeting Alcaraz in the final of the Cincinnati Masters and coming away with a three-set win, just over a month after their epic showdown at SW19. Djokovic took that momentum with him to New York, where he managed to evade the Spaniard but beat stiff opposition en route to victory.<\/p>\n After crashing out in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz opted not to represent Spain in their Davis Cup clash with Serbia so that he could focus on rest and recovery.<\/p>\n “I was very excited to play for [Spain’s Davis Cup team] in Valencia,” the youngster wrote on X before Friday’s showdown. “But I have to listen to my body after a very long tour. I need to stop and rest, physically and mentally.<\/p>\n “The calendar is very demanding, there is still a lot of season left, and now I have to recharge my batteries. Good luck to the Spanish team! I will be supporting you strongly! Come on!”<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/72\/590x\/secondary\/4962569.jpg?r=1694806887304\")
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