Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Madrid this year as the reigning champion, first seed and strong favorite for the title. The Murcian will approach the tournament with morale through the roof after his brilliant victory in Godó but without confidence despite the notorious last-minute defeat.
“Without the best there it is a bit easier, but all the players have a very high level. I think every player can win the title. There are young people, including myself, who have fought for the best title in the world and here they are not left behind. Even if Rafa and Djokovic are there they have a chance to beat them” he confirmed in his media appearance.
Carlitos He will make his debut in the second round against the winner of the duel between Finn Emil Ruusuvuori and Frenchman Ugo Humbert. will do it on fridayat a time yet to be confirmed, after announcing the organization that will start the tournament at the top of the table.
In this way, the number 2 in the world He will play his next duels on Sunday (third round), Tuesday (round of 16), Wednesday (quarterfinals) and Friday (semifinals). before the grand finale on Sunday 30th.
“My game hasn’t changed much, what has changed is that over the course of a year I’ve experienced some great moments and other regulars. and I had experience with them all. From Carlos last year to now there is only more maturity and more experience,” said Alcaraz at the Caja Mágica, where he is already training to begin the search for the tenth title of his career next Friday, the second in the capital of Spain.
“Physically I feel good, one hundred percent and eager to start“, he said in a press conference. “With the level I showed at Barcelona,
“I don’t take it as pressure, but completely the other way around, as motivation“, he assured. “I want to play in front of so many people, and more in Spain, in front of my people. The intention is to enjoy and enjoy,” he pointed out.
“In every tournament I think I can win, but if I don’t do it for myself, it won’t be a failure.. It’s just because of the level presented, or because of the attitude, which for me is the most important thing. If I’m fine upside down, if I lose, I won’t consider it a failure,” he said about his expectations in the land of Caja Mágica.
Whether Alcaraz reaches Roland Garros as world number one will largely depend on what he does in Madrida fact that, he assured, did not concern him.
“Recovering number one is a goal, but facing Paris doesn’t change much to be one or two. It’s less important for me,” said Alcaraz. “We are not thinking about defending the points from last year, but about showing the best level in every game. When I enjoy the track that’s when my best version comes out.”
The 19-year-old player – he turns 20 on May 5, the day of the semifinals of the Madrid tournament – reiterated that his fun style is non-negotiable, on any court and in any tournament.
“My style is to do different things and that comes out when I’m enjoying myself. At a bad moment in the game I even make jokes with the team to change my perspective,” he commented.
Source: La Verdad
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