Carlos Alcaraz’s praise for Tomás Etcheverry in Monte Carlo: “He is a fighter. I have a lot of respect for him”

Tomás Etcheverry was up to the task in Monte Carlo. Not just for reaching the round of 16. Also for battling as equals with Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard suffered to extend his streak on clay and in the Monegasque Masters 1000, where he is champion.

He was pushed to the limit by the Argentine who put the first favorite he needed against the ropes. two hours and 23 minutes match to continue trying to defend the title.

And the world No. 1 filled the Argentine with praise. “He is a very difficult player, especially on clay. He is a fighter. I have a lot of respect for him for what he is doing on the circuit. Awesome. I am very happy to see him rise positions. It was the first time we met on the circuit,” he said of the player from La Plata after the match.

And he continued: “Everything changed in the second set because he gained more confidence and played more intensely.”. I couldn’t master although in the end I regained the initiative,” added the Spaniard after 6-1, 4-6 and 6-3.

“I had played very well in the first set, I was feeling the ball 10/10,” Alcaraz said. “Later, I also started the second set well, I even had a chance to break his serve in the second game. I didn’t do it. When you don’t take advantage of opportunities at this level, you take a step back. He’s played more aggressively since then and I’d say it was a good battle in the end.“.

Etcheverry suffered at the start of the game. And it cost him dearly. But it went from low to high to fill him with confidence for the rest of the tour.

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