Carlos Alcaraz marks a successful return to the slopes in American tournaments this season. After missing the Australian Open due to injury, his title in Buenos Aires and his last in Rio de Janeiro they were followed by another loss due to injury in Acapulco. However, he proved to be fully recovered from it a few days ago with the won the Indian Wells title.
Alcaraz is now focused on defending his throne Miamibut before heading to the tournament in Florida he attended the space Eurosport Players Voice with a letter in which he reflects on his injury, aspects of improvement, the example of Nadal or his endless hunger.
“I assessed the damage to my team and we came to the conclusion that it’s important to do things properly, something I don’t do 100%. I mean rest, nutritional supplementation, eating well… I’ve done these things right again and, when you do them, good results come”, celebrated the world number 1.
Alcaraz explained that the injury helped him mature. “I thought a lot about Nadal when I was recovering. In how great players who have won after a long period without work, like Rafa in Australia 2022 or Djokovic in other situations, come back. They are inspiring examples to come back and try to do everything possible to win,” he said.
Alcaraz revealed that one of his passions is his shoes. A few days ago, he visited the Nike factory in Oregon, where the brand gave him a pair with the slogan “head, heart and ball” written on it. Also, he admitted that he likes to be active on social networks to interact with people who follow him. “I don’t think about being a sports icon or a role model for the youth, but I think about continuous improvement. I love tennis and I want to be competitive and have my own identity playing,” he said.
The young man from El Palmar is very clear about the legacy he wants to leave. “When I finish my degree, I want to be remembered as a good person, normal, natural and happy.. For kids to notice me is an honor, because I also had idols,” he explained.
Alcaraz tells how he raised the Miami tournament. “I defend a lot of points, but with the team We always say that what matters is ‘race’. If you’re on top here, you’ll be at the top of the rankings. Looking forward to this year, I want to try to win another Grand Slam and more Masters 1000in addition to keep me number 1 in the world“, it said.
He knows that for this he will have Nadal and Djokovic as great rivals. “I want to beat them, but I’m not here to try to stop anyone from being the best in history. Of course, I have big goals, I won’t hide it. My dream is to be one of the best in history“, Alcaraz closed.
Source: La Verdad
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