Alcaraz, the man to beat at the US Open: “It’s frustrating because you think: ‘Damn, how difficult it is to win these types of matches against him’. But, at the same time, you learn a lot”

Carlos Alcaraz went over tommy Paul in the round of 16 of the US Open to advance to the round and show that his best version is back. After four and a half months out, the Murcian tennis player has returned to an extraordinary level, earning praise from his own rivals.

Paul29 years old and number 21 in the world, had no choice but to surrender to Alcaraz after falling by a resounding 6-4, 6-3 and 6-3 in 2h.21′. “My feeling was that He was playing at a completely different level than me.“explained the American at a press conference.

“Like I said, I could have played much better and still lost that game. I was just talking about it with my team after the game,” he said. Paulwho could do little or nothing in the face of Carlos’s exhibition Alcarazthe man to beat in New York.

The American also expressed his surprise at the level with which Alcaraz has returned from his injury, after not competing since last April in Barcelona. “It’s frustrating because you think: ‘Damn, how difficult it is to win these types of games against him.’ But, at the same time, you learn a lot,” he added.

“It’s awesome to take a break like that and come back feeling and playing as good as he has. I wouldn’t be able to do it,” Paul concluded.