Carlos Alcaraz began his third participation in Godó, first as the reigning champion of the Barcelona Banc Sabadell Open, defeating the Portuguese 6-3 and 6-1 Nuno Borges.
After two weeks without competing, he made a great debut on the European clay court tour. He has a new appointment, in the round of 16, against the man from Castellón Roberto Bautista Thursday
Balance of the premiere
“For the first clay-court game of the tour, it’s not easy to play the way I play and move around.”
at peak performance
“I don’t have any handbrake on the track, nor do I do I plan to put it. It’s my style. I know my physique, there are discomforts to control, I recover well. I’m clear about it, I go to the fullest in every game.
Next match
“It will be tough, Bautista is a very solid player, with a very high level. I have to concentrate on my game because you always have to improve, you can always be better.”
The passion of the fans
“So many people excited by my presence, waiting so long for a signature. I take it naturally but at the same time very happy. It’s very special to play at home.”
number one in the world
“I defend a lot of points. I don’t want to put myself under the pressure of wanting to get number one back very soon. I want to enjoy the tournaments.”
Concentration
“We worked on going ahead in a game, having the game under control and not throwing you off balance. Before, I was confused and then I had a hard time coming back. It’s an issue that I’ve been working on.”
Source: La Verdad
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