From Monday to Friday, from nothing to everything. dizzying transition of Carlos Alcaraz, from a crisis of confidence and results to regrouping himself and qualifying for the semifinals of the ATP Finals, in his first participation.
Carlos Alcaraz He made his debut in a Masters Final, at the age of 20, losing to the German Alexander Zverev. He suffered, just like the previous weeks. It was his third straight loss on the circuit, his worst streak since competing at the elite level on the ATP Tour.
On Wednesday he already noticed a change in appearance and decision in his game, which was rewarded with a victory over Russian Andrey Rublev in two sets, the chance to stay alive in the tournament.
Carlitos regained his best version defeating the Russian Daniel Medvedev6-4 and 6-4, tying a pass to the semi-finals, this Saturday against number 1, the Serbian Novak Djokovicat 9 o’clock in the evening.
In a few days the Murcian changed his view. He discovered the secret of the radical turn he experienced in his meditations after securing a position in the semis.
The atmosphere is decisive: “I am tired of thinking, but Juan Carlos (Ferrerohis coach), opened my eyes by telling me that this is the last tournament of the year, and we have to forget the mental fatigue and we have to leave everything we have inside, that this a Masters,” explained the Spaniard.
His people saw that the mood needed to be changed. “People who are closest to me, and even people who don’t know me very well, have seen that I’m not the same as at the beginning of the season. It’s not about whether I’m more tired or not, it’s about enjoying myself to myself,” he said.
No good tennis Alcaraz without a smile. They interact with the vessels. And again he longs for everything. “This is the first or second best match since Wimbledon. Like the Cincinnati final even if I lose. I hope I win tomorrow. Above all, give our best version. Let’s see what I did well in those matches . And try to repeat it. It’s a very mental match with Djokovic and we have to prepare from tonight,” he commented.
He will have his greatest enemy in front of him. “I expect Novak to play at a high level, at his best. These are the semifinals of the Masters, which he has won six times, he knows how to play these rounds and will use that experience. He will try to put a lot of pressure on me in the game and will be faithful to his style”.
He also wants to be himself, which is where things will be best for him. “My team told me to enjoy it, and I did.” Without thinking about the score, focusing on enjoying the experience of an ATP Finals.
Source: La Verdad
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