The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz He noted that he was “very happy” that he “didn’t crash at any time,” after his singles matches in which the Czech Tomas Macac He had to retire injured in the third set.
Alcaraz, who won the match against Macchac after his rival retired with cramps in the first game of the third set and won the doubles with Marcel Granollers in Jakub Mensik and Adam Pavlasek by 6-7 (2), 6-3 and 7-6 (2), after two hours and 15 minutes of play, declared that he wanted to be the best possible number one for Spain in the Davis Cup this.
“After the American tour where I didn’t have a good feeling in the games, I started to get nervous, I had opportunities and I didn’t take advantage of them, but I knew I would have them if I stayed strong,” he told a press conference after Spain’s victory in the series against the Czech Republic 3-0.
Alcaraz emphasized that when he lost the first set he was calmer and more positive to look for opportunities.
“I know Macac is playing at a high level, he is a very dangerous player to be reckoned with, but today I started the individual game a bit nervous. Then I put him in trouble and he felt the pressure, although it’s not the way I want to win games,” he said, referring to his rival’s departure.
In addition, the Murcian tennis player, who declared that he loves to play doubles, said that “playing at home has been special.”
“We are not used to playing in Spain and the people are enjoying it. The atmosphere has been incredible, they have been supporting me to continue with high energy,” he added.
Finally, Granollers said “it’s nice to have a player like Carlos on your side who brings you quality. With how many times he’s played doubles, the level he offers is incredible. He has a natural that gift and it was a pleasure to share the court with him.
For his part, the captain of the Spanish team, David Ferrerpointed out in a press conference, after his team’s resounding 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic, that the key is that his players believe in themselves in difficult moments against a difficult opponent.
“The keys have been that they have believed in themselves, in difficult moments they have accepted the challenge of continuing to believe because they have been very tough games, which could have changed but they have believed against a really good team,” he indicated.
“I am very happy, it is important for our confidence and I am very happy. The Czech Republic is a very difficult team, with great players and very fighters,” he added.
Ferrer emphasized the dedication of his players and especially the performance of his doubles pair formed by Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers. “Playing for a short time they gave a very high level, we have the world number one in doubles and that makes things easier,” he said.
The Spanish captain commented that despite being guaranteed victory after two singles matches, he clearly wants Alcaraz to play doubles as well.
“I want Carlos to play, we have already talked about how this week will be intense for him because all the points add up and 3-0 is important because everything will be very close. I have also spoken to his coach Juan Carlos and Carlos, When he came to the locker room, he told me he wanted to play,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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