Although not physically, Carlos Alcaraz is in Rome, at the Foro Italico where it will host the Masters 1,000, which he decided to skip to reach Roland Garros in full condition, the ‘Grand Slam’ that will surely crown him, and more, as the heir to the so -called ‘Big- Three ”, formed by titans Djokovic, Federer and Nadal. Even not winning.
There is no doubt that Nadal is still the hero in Rome. The ten times he has conquered the Italian clay courts introduces him as the tennis player of the tournament, whether he is in the best condition or not. And the mass of people he drags during his training sessions in the Italian capital proves it.
But yes Alcaraz, the sensation of the circuitnot physically in the Eternal City, has certainly helped to keep the ‘status quo’ of racket sport intact.
And this is the whirlwind of El Palmar (Murcia), At just 19 years of age, he has passed, without asking permission, the so -called heirs to the throne. and positioned himself as the next ‘choice’ of this sport. And it wasn’t something he really wanted, he just naturally accepted. His rivals and colleagues did the same.
Nadal said in Madrid: “He played a lot with adrenaline and when he was high nothing could stop him. He can beat any player in the world because he has a level”. And Djokovic confirmed this, also in the capital, before Zverev was full of praise after being run over in what was the shortest final in Madrid history.
But Rome can’t enjoy that adrenaline that the Balearic dictates. however, It gives the feeling that Alcaraz is present at the tournament. On Monday, Tsitsipas and -again- Djokovic and Nadal, talked about number 6 in the world rankings.
“Alcaraz is a source of inspiration for me, I would like to be like him. He is already doing very well and I know he can still grow more. The results show that he is now one of the strongest players in the world, ”Tsitsipas said. at a press conference in Foro Italico.
“His tennis is impressive, full of energy with every shot. He is very fast and has amazing reflexes, even in reading game situations.. He is hungry, as is often said in these cases, and he will surely also know how to manage the responsibilities he will have from now on, ”Greek taught.
The Serbian featured his character: “Alcaraz is special, he has broken many records very young and has won two Masters this year (Miami and Madrid). So far he is the best player in the world“.
“The way he handles the pressure is incredible. It’s great to have a kid in tennis who challenges the best players and is humble at the same time. I wish him the best and hopefully get to know him many times on different surfaces. It generates efficient energy on the slopes, which is why it is very expensive“, was also declared number 1 in the world in the Foro Italico.
And finally his idol, Rafa Nadal, so that his victory against Zverev is almost daily: “I was not surprised by what Carlos did because it was not new. I already won in Miami and it really wasn’t a surprise. “
He is definitely the man of the moment.. His non-participation in the tournament in Rome is a serious setback for this tournament and its fans will have to settle down to see on screen the one who, in the words of his idol, is the player Spain can trust in for many years. .
Alcaraz achieved something impossible. Being in Rome without. Yes, he was in Rome, though not physically. And it is in every corner of the venue of the Masters 1,000 in Rome there is talk about ‘Carlitos’, because they are talking about tennis.
Source: La Verdad
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