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Paula Badosa and Carlos Alcaraz are set to play for Spain at the 2024 Hopman Cup, as revealed by former tennis player Iva Majoli on Instagram. She posted a picture of the two athletes with the caption:
"Happy to announce our first team for 2024 Hopman Cup."
Paula Badosa reshared Majoli's story, while writing:
"Can't wait."
Spain has a strong history in the Hopman Cup; they have won it four times - in 1990, 2002, 2010, and 2013. Badosa and Alcaraz will aim to add a fifth title to Spain's Hopman Cup collection in 2024.
In the 2023 edition, Spain was represented by Carlos Alcaraz and Rebeka Masarova, as Paula Badosa couldn't play due to a back injury. Their road to the finals hit a dead-end when they lost to Belgium and Croatia in the round-robin stage.
The 2024 Hopman Cup is set to take place at the Nice Lawn Tennis Club in France. The mixed competition brings together male and female tennis players in a unique format, which has contributed to its reputation as a fan-favorite event.
As Spain prepares for the 2024 Hopman Cup, fans would be looking forward to seeing Badosa and Alcaraz in action together. Their first-round opponents have not yet been announced.
Carlos Alcaraz joins Chess.com as a playable bot
Carlos Alcaraz has joined Chess.com as a new bot that fans can play against. Known for his skill on the tennis court, Alcaraz is now ready to challenge fans in the game of chess on the popular online platform.
The Spaniard is the first prominent tennis player to become a part of the website's lineup of athlete chess bots.
Chess.com, a popular platform for chess lovers since 2005, is buzzing with excitement about having Alcaraz on board. Encouraging folks to match wits with the tennis pro, Chess.com said he brings the same competitive edge to the chessboard as he does to tennis.
This crossover is not entirely surprising given that Alcaraz has previously expressed his fondness for chess. It is a sentiment he shares with another tennis champion, Novak Djokovic.
The digital incarnation of Alcaraz is rated at 1000 elo, a rating system used to calculate the skill level of chess players. A 1000 elo rating suggests that the bot is designed to provide an approachable challenge.
