Carlos Alcaraz He left unhappy after losing his US Open crown. He lost in the semifinals against the Russian Daniel Medvedev 7-6 (3), 6-1, 3-6 and 6-3. The disappointment is logical as his hopes of renewing his title have vanished, added to the fact that he will also carry the world number one, which is also further than desirable in the ATP classification after Novak Djokovic.
Although the Murcian, 20 years old, went beyond the defeat. His disappointment has to do with performance. He was very critical of himself, although he would have been beaten by a very good version of Medvedev, US Open champion in 2021.
“I couldn’t find solutions. Now I’m a better player in finding solutions when the match isn’t going in the right direction for me. But after this match, I’ll change my mind. I’m not mature enough to handle these kinds of matches like that.” that I have to learn from that,” he said.
Naa Roland Garros, after his fall in the semifinals, did not spare a reproach. This is a way to stay alert and improve in the future.
If his assessment is early, also a change of plans that may be suspected seeing the protective bandages he wore in New York Alcarazespecially the left thigh.
Since February, since he did not compete in January due to injury, until the beginning of September he has accumulated 64 individual matches, including the two he played in the Hopman Cup for mixed teams.
Alcaraz, Unlike in 2022 which is less time away, he will not travel from New York to Valencia to play the Davis Cup. The captain’s debut will be missed David Ferrer.
“I have to listen to my body,” he said at a press conference. It didn’t take long for him to do so and he said no.
After the night at the hotel, before returning home, Alcaraz published a new message explaining his resignation from the Davis Cup. “I’m excited to play for Spain in the Davis Cup in Valencia, but I need to listen to my body after such a long tour. I need to stop and rest, physically and mentally,” he commented.
He added that “the calendar is very demanding, there are many seasons left, and now I need to recharge my batteries. Good luck to the Spanish team! I will support you a lot! Let’s go!”
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This year the autumn Asian tour will return, with Beijing and Shanghai, to focus on the final European indoor fireworks, with the ATP Finals and Davis Cup – if Spain qualifies – as the culmination.
Source: La Verdad
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