Carlos Alcaraz I knew he was leaving Turin as soon as he lost in two sets to the German Alexander Zverev7-6 (5) and 6-4. He was eliminated, in the semifinals of the ATP Finals that he played in the previous edition, the one in his debut.
“It was a difficult week, struggling with physical problems (from a cold), but a great tournament, a privilege to play with the best of the year. I will learn from it. I played good tennis here. Today, facing I’m one of the best with solid tennis and I went there. A little disappointed but happy to play again in this tournament,” he evaluated.
He regretted a volley that cost him the tiebreak. “In tennis you have to decide in less than a second. Sometimes you decide something stupid, other times it is the correct option. You can decide something stupid and lose the set like that, it hurts. These are things that I need to learn,” he thought.
Also this Saturday he headed to Malaga, where he arrived earlier than expected. He will join the Spanish national team Davis Cup, that on Tuesday, November 19, the Netherlands will meet in the quarterfinals.
“This is probably the most special tournament I will play in my career,” said Alcaraz. “The Davis Cup is a tournament that I would like to win one day. The excitement of representing Spain is the greatest thing in the world. And having Rafa by my side, I know that this last tournament will make it even more special, “he noticed.
Rafael Nadaland delete. “He is the player who most deserves to end the incredible career he had with a title. And I know how special the Davis Cup is for him. A difficult challenge, but motivating to give it to Spain . Rafa’s farewell is more important because there is a Davis Cup every year, but a sports legend, unfortunately, only retires once,” the Murcian said.
Aim for the ‘salad bowl’. “It’s very important that I win it for Spain, but personally I’m excited to be next to Rafa in his farewell. It’s an incredible event and I hope he wins the Cup.”
Source: La Verdad
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