He Carlos Alcaraz from Murcia and the American Coco Gauffnumber 3 in the ATP and six in the WTA, respectively, this Wednesday learned the Beijing Forbidden Citythe city where the two tennis players will debut on Friday at the 2024 China Open.
Both headed to one of the Asian country’s main tourist attractions dressed in typical Chinese cultural costumes. In Murcian’s case, it is accompanied by his coach Juan Carlos Ferrerothe rest of his team and his brother Álvaro, who enjoyed the activity ‘Beijing Experience’ organized by the tournament.
Alcaraz considered the visit “a great experience.” “Last year I didn’t travel much. For me, it was great to see a little culture here in China, to see different things. Being there was a great experience for me. I’m very happy to be here in Beijing again I’m excited to start the tournament and see how it goes.
Previously, at the press conference before his participation in China Open, ATP 500 categorypointed out, although he hasn’t made any significant changes in his preparation compared to last year, he feels different both physically and emotionally.
“My energy level is good now. I have the motivation to come here and play good tennis,” said the Murcian tennis player, who He will start on Friday on the courts of the Chinese capital against the Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (51st in the ATP ranking).
Source: La Verdad
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