With maximum confidence and full of enthusiasm. Carlos Alcaraz will face the 2025 Australian Open with the sole idea of continuing to extend his excellent record.
“My big goal is the Grand Slams. This is the most important thing for a tennis player. “Obviously the number 1 is there, and to unseat Sinner would be great, but I’m focused on continuing to win important titles,” he explained this Saturday at the Media Day held in Melbourne.
To do this, he must overcome a path full of obstacles, the biggest of which, without a doubt, is Jannik Sinner. “When I play with him, it’s different. When you face the best in the world you have to do different things and give your best. If you are 99% sure you will lose. When you see him there all you think about is trying to beat him. I do to give the best of myself” explains the Murcian, who will initiate some changes in the Australian land, such as a little more weight on the head of your racket.
“I have to try some things. I play with a little bit of weight and I still have 5 grams and I feel good. The most important thing is that I can move the racket the same way with less strain on my arm, something important for me because I have some shoulder and elbow problems.. “I hope to perform it during the competition,” he said in reference to his debut on Monday against the Kazakh. Alexander Shevchenko.
Another of the changes in Alcaraz’s game for this season has been in the servealthough the Murcian did not expect immediate results. “I didn’t have much time to practice the new serve, but every day I feel better. I know I have to change something, and I will learn it over time. Doubts will gradually disappear and come naturally . to me. I need to be more precise with the delivery because I didn’t get it.
The champion of Roland Garros and Wimbledon is satisfied with what is happening this week in Melbourne, where he arrived without the rhythm of the competition “to have more time to work on the preseason.” “I prepared well and came with confidence“.
This Australian Open will have as a novelty the presence of coaches in the box, closer to the court, something that Alcaraz really likes. “Ferrero knows what I need in games. For me it is very important. This change depends a lot on him, but he told me that he is comfortable. “Personally, I like it.”
Regarding the possible changes in his calendar to avoid an overload of matches, Alcaraz assured that he will see it in his continuation, but it is clear that he has to “be at his best in all the tournaments, so I don’t rule out making changes during the season“.
Finally, asked about his sources of inspiration, the number 3 in the world He gave the example of Ilia Topuria. “I didn’t ask anyone for advice, but Topuria and his confidence inspired me not to hesitate and do it”
Source: La Verdad
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