Alcaraz: “Federer is here, I’m a little jealous”

Carlos Alcaraz smiling at the All England Club. “I am happy with the level of play, with the performance given”, he meant after defeating the French Jeremy Chardy by 6-0, 6-2 and 7-5 in 1h.53′.

The Murcian started his third Wimbledon participation strongly. So much so that he assured without hesitation that “my main goal right now is to win the tournament. I am very confident. Yes, the goal is to win it.” And smile for the umpteenth time.

He is in a good mood. She won on Court 1, not Central, where there was a parallel tribute to Swiss Roger Federer, before the women’s match between Elena Rybakinareigning champion, and Shelby Rogers.

“After the game I was checking the phone, all the stories, the posts. I saw that Roger Federer I’m here. I’m a little jealous. Honestly, I wish that Roger You saw one of my games. I would love to talk to him, it would be fun to do so. I hope to see you here more than once”, explained the Murcian kindly.

He gave thanks for playing in the stadium with a roof on a day stopped due to rain: “We are more lucky to finish our games. For me it is very good. Let’s see if my next opponent finishes”, referring to the match between of the French Arthur Rinderknecht and Alexandre Müller, imprisoned for a long time due to the hardships of the weather.

assured him and Novak Djokovic They watch each other, while everyone watches part of the opponents’ games. On whether he considers himself the best of his generation, he pointed out that “at this moment I don’t feel that I am the best of my generation. There are many good players of my age who are there, Sinner, Rune. Let’s share beautiful moments. That’s all I can say.”