The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz considered “normal” that his game was compared to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovicbut he assures that he does not seek to copy anyone and refers to himself as “one hundred percent Alcaraz“.
“It’s normal that they compare me to them, because this has been seen in the last 20 years, but I didn’t define myself, I didn’t ask for punches from anyone, it’s one hundred percent. Alcaraz. I like to think that I am one hundred percent and not a copy of any player”, he assured after defeating the Japanese. taro daniel in the second round 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 and 6-2.
Alcaraz He played down the set given, attributed it to the difficult conditions due to the wind and was pleased to recover from the setback and adapt to the circumstances.
“I think I showed a good level in a game that was very difficult because of the wind, which was not easy for you. But I am satisfied with the result,” said the Spaniard.
Alcaraz20 years old, emphasized the experience with which he now faces these rivalries, made on the basis of very early victories and, in particular, in the United States Open, where he won his first Grand Slam.
“Winning the United States Open the way I did helps me for the next Grand Slams and this tournament. It helps me focus on how to get off the court and if problems come up, I know how to solve them. From then on I knew I could do it,” he said.
In a fight that was highly conditioned by the wind, the Spaniard left some unusual blows and explained that he wanted to try this kind of stunt like a “willy” (back blow under the legs) that he tried against Daniel.
“Je t’aime”, he wrote on the screen at the end of the duel, a way, he said, of thanking the French capital for the love last year and this year.
“Paris It’s a beautiful city, no one can say otherwise, I always say it’s a tournament I want to go to, as well as the Paris-Bercy tournament. I have good memories of last year, the public treatment of me and now they turn on me. I love coming and receiving that support, that’s why I put the message,” said the player, who admitted that he has little time to do tourism in the city.
Source: La Verdad
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