After advancing to the second round of the China Open ATP 500, the Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz This Friday he revealed his strategic approach to face his next rival, the Dutch Tallon Griekspoorwho can also be an opponent in the Davis Cup.
“It doesn’t matter who you play against; it’s always an opportunity to learn and study the players that I will continue to meet on the circuit for a long time,” said Alcaraz.
The Murcian stressed the importance of every match to prepare: “The match here in Beijing, regardless of the result, will help me for Malaga if I fight here and also in the years to come.”
In connection with his debut in the tournament, where he defeated the Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4 and 6-4, Alcaraz was satisfied with his performance.
“I’m very happy with how I played today. It was an incredible match,” he said.
Alcaraz also stressed the importance of “saving those three break points and then closing out the set” at a crucial moment in the match.
However, he acknowledged certain moments of frustration due to the lack of time between points: “I feel like I don’t have time, I have to rush between points and I can’t breathe or rest.”
When referring to the Chinese public, the second seed showed a mature and appreciative attitude.
“I don’t expect the entire audience to cheer for me in any match, and if there is a match where there are many more people cheering for the other, I’m not going to take it the wrong way either,” he said. , highlights his desire to offer great tennis to entertain viewers and connect with them.
Furthermore, he praised the welcome he received in Beijing: “I feel very comfortable here, and I can only say good things about the fans and the people; they are very friendly.”
Alcaraz will face Dutch Tallon Griekspoor, 39th in the ATP rankings, in the second round of the China Open, who defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets.
Source: La Verdad
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