Number two in the world Carlos Alcarazrecognized the level of play shown against the German Alexander Zverev This Tuesday at the Masters 1000 in Madrid, “it’s hard to improve” and even if he doesn’t feel better than anyone when he’s in good shape, rivals will find it difficult to beat him.
“When I feel good, I know that the rivals have a hard time beating me. But I am not better than anyone, or superior, but they have to play at a high level to beat me,” explained the current champion of Mutua Madrid is open.
“It’s true that the level has increased compared to the last day, compared to the game against Dimitrov. It’s hard to raise the level now although I always say that it can be improved. The little mistakes I made, which were few, I had to try to avoid. But at the level offered today it is more satisfied”, added Alcaraz.
A year ago, in the finals, Zverev he could only win four games against the Spaniards. This time the German was only able to sign up three. “Things have happened in a year. I’ve grown a lot as a player and as a person and even though it feels the same, I feel more mature and know what to do on the court all the time. It’s different I feel even the sensations are the same”.
“The hardest rival for every player is himself. You have to be calm and positive because when you enter a cycle of negativity it’s the worst that can happen. The worst enemy is yourself”, stressed Carlos Alcaraz who accumulated of seven victories in a row after those achieved in Barcelona and those added in Madrid.
Zverev He offered one of the grayest versions since he was injured at Roland Garros. “Zverev, when it is thin, it leaves you a small margin; He has great shots and an amazing serve. He is a solid player and when he makes more mistakes than necessary, it is clear that he is not at his best level and when you put pressure on him all the time, even if he is at his best level, it is not easy for him. I subtracted very well and that was also important. When he’s okay, he’s one of the best in the world,” Alcaraz insisted that he will face the Russian in the quarterfinals. Karen Khachanov, who won both times they played.
“The two games I played against him were of a high level but each game was different. I will focus on watching the games, which I did well to try to copy it as if nothing happened. ,” concluded number two in the world
Source: La Verdad
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