The Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa He came out this Friday in defense of his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, who was unexpectedly fired by the Dutchman Botic Van from Zandschulp on Thursday, in the second round of the US Open singles draw.
“Most of all, what surprises me, even though I knew it would be like that, is when I woke up this morning and all I did was read negative comments because he lost in the second round. And I thought: ‘But “If he came from winning two grand slams, he became number one in the world, he has many more grand slams, silver medals…” reflected Badosa in a press conference.
“So, those criticisms surprise me because everyone is human, everyone can lose in any round. Reading that hurts me but I know it’s part of the job and that’s what it is. But we have to absorb it every day to Carlitos” he added.
Known for his candor when it comes to dealing with mental health problems, Badosa, who qualified this Friday for the round of 16 of the ‘big’ New York club, also spoke about the statements of Alcaraz after his removal, during which he maintained that he was “taking steps back on the subject” without fully understanding the reason.
“I didn’t watch (Alcaraz)’s game because I fell asleep, but then I saw the statements. It says a lot about him. You can see that he is a very humble person, very self-critical and that’s why he is so so , so good,” said Badosa. .
“Is he putting too much pressure on himself? I think that in the end he has done something so good and so incredible this summer that in the end the head also says a little ‘now’, you know? I think it’s a bit. of the saturation that maybe he has At his young age, it is very difficult to do what he has done. Setting expectations and always wanting more,” he added.
Source: La Verdad
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