The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz He confirmed this Sunday that he has strong admiration for the “fighting mentality” of his countryman, Rafael Nadalafter defeated him 3-6, 6-4 and 14-12 in an exhibition organized in Las Vegas under the name “The Netflix Slam.”
“The fighting spirit, Don’t leave any ball, run all over the court. I had a few match points before I won, he made some good shots, never stop fighting. It’s something I try to do, have that mentality of finding solutions when things aren’t going well.. “It’s something wonderful about him.”Alcaraz said in an interview on the field at the Michelob Ultra Arena stadium in Las Vegas.
Alcaraz achieved his victory after what Nadal would take the first set and forfeit five match points.
“It’s amazing to play here in Las Vegas. It’s a place I’ve wanted to go for a long time. It was incredible to play against Rafa, Always special to me,” he said.
The 20-year-old Spaniard also sent a message to his Hispanic followers.
“For me It’s fun to play here, many Spaniards, many Latinos came here to support. I feel very loved. “I never had the chance to go to South America, but the times I went I felt at home,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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