The Murcian Carlos Alcarazthird favorite of the tournament, already commented You don’t have to focus on getting the best service in the worldin exclusive statements to the Spanish media present at the Australian Open.
“Djokovic has a very good serve but not the best in the world but he is one of the best. There are other factors where you can win. It’s important but I don’t give it much importance.“added Alcaraz who was able to make his new service motion effective in his second round victory against the Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka, after problems in this aspect in the first match.
“In the end the fact of winning 6-0 was motivating. Spend less time on the track and save energy for the next rounds. You think about constantly adding games, you don’t think about giving anything up. This is something I need to get better at, not rest when things are going well“, commented the 21-year-old, who he recorded his second biggest victory in a Grand Slam against Nishioka (6-0. 6-1 and 6-4).
“I don’t work out to get stronger and bigger, but I do it to get in shape.. A mixture of everything: being strong, agile and fast. You have to go to a certain point. I haven’t measured my biceps yet,” concluded Alcaraz, who was asked about his biceps on the Margaret Court Arena court after the match ended, laughing.
Alcaraz will play his third round match this Friday against Portuguese Nuno Borges. For his part, the Portuguese defeated Australian Jordan Thompson (27) in the second round clash, with a clear 6-3, 6-2 and 6-4.
Source: La Verdad
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