Alcaraz, after getting into the final of Barcelona Open: “The key was …”

ByDavid Mitchell
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Carlos Alcaraz (2nd world ranking) It has been raising its level in recent weeks. To the title in the MASTERS 1000 DE MONTE-CARLOthe ATP 500 from Barcelona, ​​where recently in the final by defeating Arthur Fils (14th), with a solid 6-2 and 6-4. The Murcian, quite possibly, played his best game in the year.

After the victory against the Frenchman, Carlitos went through the press conference: “I had very fresh the game we had in Monte-Carlo (Nder: triumph in three sets of Spanish). My team reminded me of some things that I had to change and I think the key today was the return, getting more on the court“

“We had to be ordered on track, something that many times costs me and I think this time I did very well. It gives a lot of confidence to finish a game without suffering with the serve. A little respite, without giving up the service is good for tomorrow. The Drop is something that is going quite well on this brick dust tour, but it cannot be done well without a right grandmother. Drive is my best blow, “he added.

On the other hand, he referred to the pressure he feels for his country in his career: “We have had such good athletes in Spain, that we have been solacostrate so much, that It seems that if others do not win everything is a failure“

In search of his third crown in Barcelona (he was champion in 2022 and 2023), he will face Holger Rune (13th). All ATP 500 activity in Barcelona can be followed live by Disney+.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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