Carlos Alcaraz did not hide the desire to please a true legend

Carlos Alcaraz commented on the end of his defeat with the German Alexander Zverev against the couple Taylor Fritz-Ben Shelton, in doubles on the first day of Laver Cup in Berlinwho, during the rivalry, felt “a sensation with the team I loved.”

In the press conference after the crash, the Murcian, somewhat inconsistent during the rivalry, described his first Laver Cup match as “a good experience” and “very happy” to form a duo with the German.

“It was a great match. We played well. In the first set, in the first games we lost some rallies. It’s hard to play against a couple that serves like that. In the second set we had break option but we didn’t take advantage of them,” he added as keys.

Alcaraz, who said he is “concentrated” for Saturday’s match day, where he will face one of his executioners in doubles, Ben Shelton, in the second match of the open shift, maintained that doubles is ” help” him improve his “relaxation” and “have a good feeling about the individual.”

“I think I play doubles well, but in the end the rhythm is picked up by playing matches. I would love to play many doubles during the year, but my focus is on singles and due to calendar issues I cannot participate in many,” he added.

The world number 3 emphasized that he loves “team competitions, because he doesn’t play” just for himself, as well as that he “loves the energy sent” by his teammates.

“Come together Roger Federer It was a moment I had been waiting for. I hope you enjoyed today’s match and that I will do the individual match to show you my best game. He was very happy and excited to see me live,” he concluded in reference to the historic Swiss tennis player.