> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://courtshark.ai/blog/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Carlos Alcaraz Eyes More Doubles in 2027 - URL: https://courtshark.ai/blog/carlos-alcaraz-more-doubles-2027/ - Published: 2026-09-26T11:00:40.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-05T21:00:40.000Z - Description: Carlos Alcaraz's Laver Cup doubles win has prompted him to consider adding more doubles to his 2027 schedule. - Author: Court Shark Desk - Tags: news, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Bublik, Laver Cup, ATP In this analysis 1. [Key takeaway](#key-takeaway) 2. [Europe takes the opening lead](#s-europe-takes-the-opening-lead) 3. [A format Alcaraz wants to revisit](#s-a-format-alcaraz-wants-to-revisit) 4. [Team events have supplied the chances](#s-team-events-have-supplied-the-chances) 5. [Fritz rematch awaits](#s-fritz-rematch-awaits) 6. [Methodology and sources](#methodology) Key takeaway Carlos Alcaraz began the Laver Cup with a doubles win alongside Jakub Mensik and is considering more appearances in the format during 2027\. He next faces Taylor Fritz in singles in London. ## Europe takes the opening lead [Carlos Alcaraz](https://courtshark.ai/players/carlos-alcaraz-207989) and Jakub Mensik opened their Laver Cup campaign by beating [Taylor Fritz](https://courtshark.ai/players/taylor-fritz-126203) and [Alexander Bublik](https://courtshark.ai/players/alexander-bublik-122330). The European pair won 6-4, 6-4 at The O2 Arena in London. It was a clean start. The result put Team Europe in front 3-1 after the opening day. Casper Ruud and Rafael Jodar supplied the other European victories, while Brandon Nakashima earned Team World's lone win. Alcaraz is ranked No. 3 and has an 8-2 record across his last ten completed matches, giving Europe a player arriving with strong recent results. ## A format Alcaraz wants to revisit The win with Mensik made Alcaraz think more seriously about adding doubles to his schedule in 2027\. He said he enjoyed the partnership, although singles remains the priority for a player with a demanding calendar. “I wish I could play more doubles, you know, during the whole year,” Alcaraz said. He explained that recovery between singles matches often takes up the available time. Still, he believes certain tournaments or stretches of the season could leave room for selected doubles appearances. ## Team events have supplied the chances Alcaraz's doubles appearances have mostly come in team competition rather than regular tour events. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, he partnered Rafael Nadal and reached the quarterfinals before Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram ended their run. His Laver Cup record offers more positive examples. Last year, Alcaraz won doubles matches with Ruud and Mensik for Team Europe. His only defeat in the competition came in 2023, when he and Alexander Zverev lost to Fritz and Ben Shelton in straight sets. ## Fritz rematch awaits Alcaraz has no doubles assignment on the second day. His next appearance is the final singles match against Fritz, who beat him in singles at the previous Laver Cup. That gives Alcaraz an immediate chance to respond. Fritz is ranked No. 10 and holds a 7-3 record in his last ten completed matches. Bublik, ranked No. 16, is 5-5 over that span. The conversation around future doubles plans can pause while Alcaraz prepares for a high-level singles meeting in London. Court Shark win probabilities are statistical estimates, not advice. No outcome is guaranteed. In this story Carlos Alcaraz Ranked No. 3 Taylor Fritz Ranked No. 10 Alexander Bublik Ranked No. 16 Article snapshot · Not live Continue your research Compare form, explore surfaces and follow live match context. [Explore Premium](https://courtshark.ai/register?redirect=/start-premium)[See what's included](https://courtshark.ai/premium) - Advanced filters and splits - Save your research - Live context and updates Related on Court Shark - [How our match model works](https://courtshark.ai/blog/methodology/) - [Our editorial standards](https://courtshark.ai/blog/editorial-standards/) - [About the desk](https://courtshark.ai/blog/about-the-desk/) ## Methodology and sources How we build model estimates and where our information comes from. Sources and citations Rankings and recent results for the players named come from the Court Shark match database. The story is public tennis news, written up by the desk in its own words. 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