Alcaraz is excited about the US Open: “I’m better than I thought, we have to go for it, put all our efforts into action”

Carlos Alcaraz He was very clear about what he had done and what he must continue doing after two hours and twenty minutes on center court to beat the Chinese Yibing Wu by 6-3, 6-4 and 6-1. Clear analysis, fueled illusion. The current US Open champion is where and how he wanted to be.

He did not hide his positive balance after three rounds and the hope of continuing to advance and get into the fight for the title. He knows that against Wu he made a few extra mistakes with his forehand, “but we knew why. You see that the speed is increasing and you want to hit harder than was necessary. It was a matter of playing with the heights, and it has been done,” he analyzed.

Because “for the match with Tommy Paul in the round of 16 we have to continue improving. He plays at home, which is an advantage for him. I hope he’s a little tired,” he joked because he played five sets to beat the Kazakh Alexander Bublik6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1 and 6-3 in 3h.13′.

“We have to give one more point, with the serve, because they are a very dangerous opponent. We can no longer go to gain confidence or momentum. We have to go all out, put all our efforts, as we say in my team,” said the man from Murcia, who attended M+ and the tournament on the court.

“We’re going to go with everything we have,” he promised. And he thinks it will be a lot. “I’m better than I thought. I’m playing really well. I’ve gotten into the rhythm of the competition, the level is high. And I’m improving in each game, which is what I hope to do in the next,” Alcaraz said convinced.

There are no longer any doubts about his condition after four and a half months out of competition due to the wrist injury. Carlos Alcaraz He looks competitive to attack a third US Open, seventh Grand Slam. With respect for rivals, with the personal confidence of three qualifying rounds that have given him a lot.