The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz placeholder image He appeared before the media at a press conference to analyze what his feelings are after being proclaimed champion of the ATP Challenger of Oeiras 3 2021, in what is his fourth Challenger title as a professional tennis player. With this triumph, he also managed to access the top 100 for the first time at 18 years of age.
There is no doubt in saying that this tournament is the most important in Alcaraz’s career. Due to the difficulty of the tournament and what this victory means: “I am very happy to come out as champion. This is the most important title of my career. I played at a great level all week and that was what I needed for a tournament of this level. Playing here is a great preparation for Roland Garros and this win will give me a lot of confidence for the qualifying round. I felt very comfortable on the pitch and playing at this level I feel comfortable on the pitch. I have two games at a great level. But today I handled the final phase of the game better, my pulse did not tremble so much. I tried to push him backwards and be patient, without leaving him great options to attack. “
This tournament will be very special for Alcaraz because of what it means to enter the top 100 for the first time: “I will always remember this moment and bring Portugal present. This club, the location. Getting into the top 100 for the first time is beautiful and special and I will always remember that. I would like to go back in the future. It is very special to enter the top 100, but I have to give this situation the most naturalness in the world. Roland Garros is approaching and that is the focus. It is a great joy, but I am focused. I want to pass the previous phase without problems and improve. I need to gain experience in these types of tournaments and play best of five sets. Entering the top 100 after the pandemic, with the rankings frozen, is not easy, but I am a kid who likes adversity and I have overcome it. There is no time to celebrate. Now I’m going to Paris. “
Juan Carlos Ferrero, an important pillar in his career
Finally, Carlos Alcaraz spoke about the relationship between him and Juan Carlos Ferrero: “Juan Carlos and I have a very close relationship and I am glad to know that I have a fundamental pillar with me when I need it. When problems arise, he is always here to help and advise me, “he concluded.
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