The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, who qualified this Saturday for the round of 16 of the US Open, assured that he feels “very comfortable” in this tournament and said that his sensations are improving as the competition progresses.
“In these three games (until now) I played at a high level but gradually I feel better, at a better level,” he explained in a press conference.
“I would say that the best in the world always increase their game in the second week (of the Grand Slams). In the second week is where they show their good game and take advantage of the first rounds to continue improving and others. I think it’s something I do. In training and in games, I’m very comfortable and I hope to continue in this way”, he formed.
With amazing tennis and great self-confidence, Alcaraz, world number 4 at the age of 19, defeated the American. Jenson Brooksby, ATP number 43, for the triple 6-3 in two hours and 11 minutes.
In his three matches at this edition of the US Open, Alcaraz is undefeated and in the round of 16 he will face the Croatian. Marin Cilic.
“I would say that it has been my best game so far (…). I am very happy with my performance today,” said Alcaraz, who said that he is “having a good time” in the tournament.
“The truth is, I now have a lot of confidence in my game, in my body, in how I feel on the court,” he added.
With this victory, Alcaraz, who in 2021 reached the quarterfinals at the New York tournament, added two new victories to his short but amazing career so far.
On the one hand, he became the youngest player ever Peter Sampras to reach the round of 16 at the US Open in two consecutive editions (the American did it in 1989 and 1990).
And on top of that, this is Alcaraz’s 47th win in 2022, which makes him the tennis player with the most wins ahead of Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas.
“The year is not over and there are still players who can pass me,” said Alcaraz, who, however, appreciates that this number of victories shows that he has played good tennis for “almost a all year.”
As for the possibility of winning the title, something Sampras certainly did the second time he reached the round of 16 at the US Open, Alcaraz replied with a smile that he “hopes” he wins but made it clear that he still sees it as a purpose. far away
“I can still see it in the distance. Having the trophy in my hands is of course a dream for me, but right now I can still see it in the distance,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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