Carlos Alcaraz spoke of “pure joy” to define his status after becoming champion of the Mutua Madrid Open, of the Masters 1000 ATP where he left Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the road, ending his great work by defeat to German Alexander in the final Zverev 6-3 and 6-1.
“It’s a very, very special tournament for me. It’s the first one I came to as a child, when I was seven or eight years old. It’s special to win here. It means a lot,” said the youngest champion, aged 19 years. . and 3 days. Rafa Nadal achieved this in October 2005 at the age of 19 years and 5 months.
“The final was very good. I played a great game, impeccable. Zverev had doubts and it was easier for me to climb,” Carlitos explained.
The day ended better than the beginning. “It hasn’t started in the best way, we’ve gone through it all. I know I’ll play in the final but not how, whether at 50%or 100%. And thanks to my team I’ve done. To be 200%”.
He recounted that “my ankle with Rafa was slightly swollen”, in reference to the fall suffered on Friday against Nadal. “And I got a blister on my foot and it had to be punctured there. Tennis moves,” he commented.
Rome is coming, but he is leaving now Masters 1000 because “the big tournaments are coming but I focus on Roland Garros. We will try to win,” he said.
He is among the favorites to be number six in the world in the next ATP ranking. And it takes a lot of fireworks for a break to be recommended.
Source: La Verdad
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