Carlos Alcarazthe first player capable of winning the clay in a row Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovicis not considered the best tennis player so far and recalls that he still has eight players ahead of him to be the best.
Alcaraz, ninth in the world although on Monday he will emerge as ranked sixth in the ATP rankings, will play in the final of the Mutua Madrid is open to achieve his second Masters 1000 title.
“I can’t say I’m the best. I have eight players ahead of me to be the best in the world,” Alcaraz said. “The best in the world is Djokovic because he is in the classification but both (with Nadal) are among the best in history and I don’t know who to tell you who is better “.
The Murcian tennis player was happy after reaching the final after losing Djokovic and Nadal. One day after another. “It’s amazing. Now I’m so happy to play these games to beat Rafa and be number one in the world and it gives me a lot of confidence before the final on Sunday.”
Alcaraz explained his achievements. “Tactically, to beat Rafa, you have to have a very good backhand, be aggressive. If you let them dominate, they’ll melt you. On Thursday, I was good to move forward and be aggressive. And most of all, in the backhand where is Rafa He attacks you and that’s one of the keys.This time, against Djokovic, I was consistent throughout the fight.It’s about being aggressive, at times I was linear, I went for it.I took advantage of the opportunities. The key is to be consistent and aggressive throughout the fight ”.
the player of El Palmar enjoy success. “Ultimately, good victories without overstepping should be enjoyed. With my team and family we will have some time to have fun and enjoy the moment, but on Sunday I will play in the final of a great tournament and I want to be the best I can be. “
Alcaraz did not fall despite losing the first set. “It had been an even first set, I had been close and I know and I was going to have my chances. Then anything could happen. At the end of the first set I thought I had to continue because I was going to have my my chance “.
In the ‘tiebreak’ he didn’t think to be conservative. Quite the opposite. “It makes a difference to talented players and I also want to change myself in those moments what I want to do for the game. Leave with the feeling of going with the game no matter what“, pointed out the Spaniard, acknowledging that he was living one of the most beautiful days of his life.
“It is one of the best days of my life. Surely in time or on Sunday itself I can say that it is the best day of my life,” said Alcaraz, who feels ready to fight for any title.
“I’ll tell you I’m willing to compete against the best in all tournaments and all surfaces, even if a Grand Slam is different because it’s five sets. But I’m ready. The best have long won because they are long and made of a different paste, ”Alcaraz said.
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Source: La Verdad
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