Carlos Alcaraz he’s sharpening his teeth to give his record a new bite. A second consecutive Trofeo Conde de Godó-Madrid double is currently part of the most realistic prediction at the Caja Mágica.
“When I feel good, I know that the rivals have a hard time beating me. But I don’t feel better than anyone, or superior, but they have to play at a high level to beat me,” reflected the Murcian after overcoming the German Alexander Zverev6-1 and 6-2.
You know what awaits the Russian Karen Khachanova26 years old and world number 12, again knocking on the door of the top-10 in the hands of the Madrid coach Pepo Clavet. Semifinalist of the Australian Open and in Miami, he signed an important season, although the hard court is more his element than the dirt.
Alcaraz, a clear 2-0 against Khachanov
His record over this with Carlos Alcaraz exposed his shortcomings and emphasized the abilities of the all-rounder from El Palmar, superior last season in the round of 16 at Roland Garros (6-1, 6-4 and 6-4) and the quarterfinals in Hamburg (6-0 and 6-2).
There are many differences between each other. Alcaraz They have won 16 games in a row in Spain, 14 of their 15 duels this season on land, and their last loss was in the final in Rio, against Cameron Norrie and because he was crippled by an injury. Over the course, 23-2.
He doesn’t want to miss the chance for a tenth ATP title Carlos Alcaraz. Defeat in the quarters will be an additional prize, giving himself the first birthday present.
On Friday he will turn 20, and he wants to do it by playing in the semifinals of Mutua, either Croatian Borna Coryincluding german Daniel Altmayer.
“The hardest enemy for every player is himself. You have to be calm and positive because when you enter a wheel of negativity it’s the worst thing that can happen. The worst enemy is yourself,” considers Alcaraz. And he is increasingly confident in himself and in a line of continuity that has worked in recent months together Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Distractions during meetings disappear. Maturity and a consistency reflected in his serving ability, which also allows him to harass the opponent more than others.
Source: La Verdad
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