Happy with his first victory in Arabiain the millionaire tournament Six Kings Slam, Carlos Alcaraz analyzed his victory over Holger Runebut above all, his confrontation this Thursday against Rafa Nadal. It will be the last duel between the two most important Spanish tennis players, a gift for the sport of our country, but also a gift for the world of sport.
“It’s great to play in front of you all and I enjoy this pitch”» said Alcaraz to the applause of a Saudi audience who was not used to having the best tennis players in the world. “These conditions are tricky for me, the ball flies and bounces a lot. At first it was difficult for me to subtractI had to find solutions. When I found them, I played better and I think he had a worse time than me,” analyzed Alcaraz, who said he explained that “he likes my tennis on this court.”
The Spanish tennis player, who beat Rune quickly (6-4 and 6-2), was obviously questioned about this duel against Rafa Nadal this Thursday. “I don’t know if it’s a privilege to play against him again or if it’s going to be difficult for me, but I will try to enjoy sharing the song with him“, explained the Murcian.
Alcaraz admitted that “it’s difficult for everyone”, that he had “talked a little” with Nadal at the hotel and above all he clearly expressed his admiration for Rafa: “I’ve been watching Rafa’s matches since I started playing tennisI look up to him, I grew up with him as my idol and he still is. It’s a shame he’s retiring from tennis. He is an important person in my life and my career.. “That was one of the reasons I wanted to become a tennis player and for him to retire now is difficult for everyone.”
Alcaraz vs. Nadal in Saudi Arabia
Yes, Alcaraz He doesn’t understand friendshipsof course, when the match starts: “Tomorrow (this Thursday) I’m going to give everything,” said Carlitos smiling, who when the interviewer told him that Nadal is at his bestvery well trained, expressed again his great respect and affection for Rafa: “I’m not surprised that he trains 100%. “He’s a legend, it doesn’t matter if he retires from tennis.”
“I want to play good tennis, I will try to play at the same level as me, I will go there without fear”added Alcaraz. At the same time, the Murcian also gave a brief summary of his year after this victory against Rune in the Six Kings Slam: “It has been a great year for me, a bit of a roller coaster, great tournaments that I have won and, at the same time, others in which I did not perform as well as I wanted. I had a good time in every tournament, I learned in every one and it’s great to fight all year round.
