The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz he said after his victory over the American Ben Sheltonon the second day of the Laver Cup, that his best tennis, which he sometimes showed to beat the American, “appears” when he smiles and enjoys the game.
In the press conference after the victory that once again tied the score between Team Europe and Team World, he assessed the match as “very difficult”, because “Shelton showed a great level, just like yesterday.”
“He raised his level and played a very solid match. I tried to do my best and keep long rallies on his serve. He has an unpredictable serve. He does it tremendously. I was very happy with my reaction in difficult moments. , when I had ‘break’ points against”, he pointed out as the keys.
After his bad experience on the American tour, the El Palmar He admits that “sometimes it’s hard to keep motivated” because “the calendar is very tight and it’s hard to find rest days” because “you have to train, travel a lot around the world,” and revealed that he does. doesn’t want to “go to tournaments sometimes.”
“I think there are too many tournaments and in the future there will probably be more. There are many more injuries, so some players will have to give up some tournaments. And we have families to be with,” he elaborated on the topic.
The current champion of Roland Garros and Wimbledon He points out that he needs to get to know himself “little by little” “to grow and mature.”
“I have played few tournaments but many games. I have missed important championships due to injuries. The seasons become very demanding. The body and mind are gradually exhausted. The Davis Cup and this competition helps me become better,” he said.
The world number 3 thanked the fans for their support, as well as the support given to him by the team and the coach, the legendary Swedish tennis player. Bjorn Borgon the bench: “After each point, I looked at them and it was a different sensation that I loved and I will remember this experience for a long time.”
Alcaraz appreciates as “unique” what is Scandinavian and John McEnroecaptain of the intercontinental bloc, because, he explained, “they put tennis at the top of the sport with their rivalry” and he hopes that the legendary Roger Federer present in the stands, “enjoyed” his tennis.
The four-time Grand Slam champion concluded with a declaration of intentions for Sunday’s final day: “If the team needs me, I will play tomorrow. I will be there for them. Winning at the Laver is something that motivates me.”
Source: La Verdad
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