Alcaraz’s message after what Shang told him at the end of his forced fight

Carlos Alcaraz He won his tenth match in a row, defeating the Chinese Juncheng Shang, 6-2 and 6-2, in his Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 debut. The Beijing ATP 500 champion did not suffer from the hangover of victory three days after defeating Jannik Sinner in an extraordinary final.

Alcaraz, 21 years old, subdued a rival much younger than him. Shang is 19. “I’m not used to playing against players younger than me, but I’m glad to know that there are many players younger than me, 18, 19, 20 years old, who have a lot of potential,” said the Spaniard.

“He’s been playing good tennis. He’s won his first ATP title. I’m sure he’ll climb positions in the rankings. I’m sure he’ll get better,” Alcaraz complimented Shang.

They have experienced a previous chapter, in Australian Openwhere the Spanish won 6-1, 6-1 and withdrew due to injury. It turned out to be a bittersweet experience for the Chinese player.

Alcaraz sent him a message through the signature on the television camera: “We will play again! Be strong! I wish you a quick recovery,” the Spaniard wrote.

This time his signature on the room is more ambiguous: “It’s been a long time since I signed on the room,” the Murcian sign.

He took his time, satisfied with what he did on the court and the reaction of Juncheng Shangwho not only went to the network to close the clash with the protocol greeting, but also wanted to express his admiration for Alcaraz, even after the resounding defeat suffered.

“On the Internet he told me ‘it’s a pleasure to share the track with you’. These kinds of things for me are great coming from them,” revealed Alcaraz, who already enjoys leaving his mark among the younger those who are arriving behind him in the circuit.

Shang said that he wished him luck for the next round, which will be against another Chinese tennis player, Yibing Wuin the third round, round of 32 elimination.