Alcaraz: “The reference for the youngest is the ‘Big 3’, as for me”

In statements to the Spanish media present in Melbourne, The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz (no. 3 in the world) announced that the new values ​​that starred in the first week at the Australian Openlike American Learner Tean or the Brazilian Joao Fonsecathey will continue to have the ‘Big 3’ (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic) as a reference, ahead of himself.

“I may be a reference for them but, above all, the ‘Big 3’ will be, as for me. Rafa, Roger and Djokovic are the real references,” commented on his role as a reference for tennis commitments.

The Murcian too blaming the lack of sensations he experienced against the Portuguese player Nuno Borges, whom he defeated in four sets in the third round, adding that he is considered a player with great potential in windy conditions.

“In the end I played with the wind in all the games. It’s a bit complicated having to adapt, but I think I play the wind very well. “That didn’t make me feel a little off,” said Alcaraz, who will face British Jack Draper (15) in the next round.

He winner of three Grand Slams He indicated that on his days off from tournaments he prefers to play golf.

“On my days off, I try to fix it so I can play golf with my team,” comment after knowing that His compatriot Paula Badosa is having fun in the program “The Island of Temptations”.

Alcaraz will play their round of 16 match this Sunday at 5:30 Spanish peninsular time, at the Rod Laver Arena center court, against a Draper which closed out all his wins in five sets. The weather report predicts a temperature that will exceed 30 degrees and reach 35 in some sections of the crash.

The Murcian completed the final training session on court 17 of Melbourne Park under the intense sun who became the main character of the seventh day, where he and his team mainly focused on service