the serbian Novak Djokovic this Thursday recognized the Spaniards Carlos Alcaraz, who will be world number one the moment he steps on the court this Saturday at the Masters 1,000 in Rome, deserves that position because “he has been playing impressive tennis.”
“He will be number one after this tournament no matter what. He deserves it. He’s been playing impressive tennis, at a high level. He’s the player to beat on this surface, without a doubt,” the Serbian said in his first press conference at the Masters 1,000 in Rome, where he is defending the crown.
“Of course, it depends if nadal whether to play or not Roland Garrosbut Alcaraz It is one of the main favorites without any doubt. He is playing fantastic tennis,” he insisted.
In the debut of Alcaraz in Rome, he had just met Djokovic in a hypothetical ending. “We only met once last year in Madrid. If we have the chance to meet here, in that finals and I think we will like it,” said the Serb.
Nole also told a story Rafael Nadalwho will not be able to join Rome due to injury and is still unknown about his presence at Roland Garros, something that will not change his preparation.
“Nothing will change in terms of my preparation if he is there or not. But of course, the world of tennis and the Roland Garros tournament will be affected by his absence because of his history in the tournament and what he has achieved. in his career and its impact in sport,” he said.
He acknowledged that he would like to see him play on the French clay because “for competition it is better if you can have the best players in the world so that the challenge is as big as possible.”
In addition, he spoke about his physical condition and the discomfort in the elbow that prevented him from going to Madrid.
“It’s all good. I mean, there’s always some things here and there that bother you at this level. It’s normal. Besides, when you’re under 25 I guess you experience it a little more than before and it takes a little longer. to recover,” he explained.
“But I feel good. I miss the competition and I really want to play in Rome. Historically, it’s a very good tournament for me, I’m very successful, I’ve won many times. I hope I can serve, again, as a great springboard for what’s to come in Paris, where I want to play my best tennis,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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