Carlos Alcaraz He contributed last week to two of those three points Spain won the Czech Republic in the first match of the group stage of Davis Cup in Valencia: the Murcian lost in singles Tomas Macac (7-6, 6-1) and, forming a pair in the specialist Marcel Granollersalso scored a doubles match against Jakub Mensik and Adam Pavlasek (6-7, 6-3, 7-6).
Against FranceCarlos raised his level against Ugo Humbert and won the doubles 6-3 to earn the second match point and secure the victory after the previous victory of Roberto Bautistathe same script from the premiere against the Czechs.
Passport stamped for Final 8 of Malaga (November 19-24), the Spanish captain, David FerrerBautista and Alcaraz were relieved of their responsibilities and chose to line up Pablo Carreno and Pedro Martinez in singles against Australia and formed doubles with Granollers and Martínez.
That ‘B’ plan also worked to beat the Aussies (2-1) and top the group. Thursday’s draw will decide if Germany either Netherlands This is the rival in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. Alcaraz will be the perfect preparation of Laver Cupthe annual tournament that pits European teams against the rest of the world, this year based in Uber Arena in Berlin (Germany).
Accustomed to competing for themselves and expanding their individual careers, many tennis players feel a special motivation when playing in team tournaments or representing their countries. There are several occasions for this during the season and for that reason it is something that excites them pleasantly.
Alcaraz is one of them, he has said it every time he comes to the Davis Cup call, he confirmed it with his full dedication to Olympic Games in Paris and he also praised the Laver Cup, where it will be released this week after seeing it as a television viewer.
“I love the Laver Cup and I want to be a part of it. It’s a serious competition. I think we have to represent Europe in the best possible way. The prestige that this tournament has and being the champion of the Laver Cup is something very important,” Alcaraz told the tournament’s website, adding that the special quality he will bring to the European team is joy. “I’m sure we’ll have a lot of laughs,” commented Carlos.
Some of his great rivals on the circuit are his teammates this week, something that may seem “strange” in the opinion of the Murcian, determined to enjoy the moment. Alexander Zverev, Daniel Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Grigor Dimitrovcovering the loss of Rafael Nadalwill complete the European team. Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Francisco Cerúndolo, Alejandro Tabilo and Thanasi Kokkinakis will be his rivals under the captaincy of John McEnroe.
“Spending a lot of time with them and talking to them about other things, not just tennis, will be different, and I like different things,” added the Spaniard, who will have the legendary European captain. Björn Borg.
“He is a legend of tennis and sports in general. My father is a big fan of him. Having Björn Borg as a coach will be a very important moment for me, for my career, for my life,” Alcaraz said.
Therefore, the Murcian will connect two weeks of consecutive games with the teams also with the aim of gaining momentum for the end of the season, a stretch that was difficult for him years ago and where the ATP Finals in Turin (November 10-17), where the eight best tennis players of the year will compete for the title of ‘master’.
Source: La Verdad
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