The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz He assured on Friday that he will face the US Open feeling “more prepared than last year” and acknowledged that “it will be amazing to play in the semifinal” against his compatriot Rafael Nadal with which he shares one side of the frame.
“It would be fantastic to play a semi-final with Rafa, but there are big games before, there are many days left before being able to reach the semi-finals. Rafa has to win too, it’s a long way”, said Alcaraz. at the press conference organized during the media day before the start of the US Open.
Alcaraz arrived at New Yorkwhere last year he was a quarterfinalist, after an extraordinary season in which he conquered the Masters 1,000 in Miami and Madrid.
“I have great memories here from last year. I will go for it. (…) I try to be the same boy as always and I didn’t notice the difference (from last year), at all,” he said .
He emphasized that when he arrived in New York he was determined to enjoy himself, because that was the best way for him to have a high performance.
“Like Montreal (when he lost in the first round) I felt the pressure, now I try not to think about it, just enjoy, show my best game. Obviously I want a good result here, but my aim is to enjoy myself because if I do, I will have a good result.”
“I feel ready, it’s something I’m training to endure physically and mentally in a very difficult year. I’m still young and I have to be ready, recover between tournaments and matches. I feel ready , to satisfy myself and the results go with that” he insists.
He also expressed his enthusiasm for returning to compete on the track Arthur Ashe from New York.
“I’ve always done well when I’ve played in big stadiums, I’m looking forward to playing at Arthur Ashe, last year it was incredible. I’m sure when I play there I’ll enjoy it,” he concluded he. .
The US Open will be held from August 29 to September 11 in New York.
Source: La Verdad
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