For the second consecutive time, Carlos Alcaraz gave in to the push of a Jannik Sinner that seems to have eaten his toast in recent months. After a first confrontation in Paris where the Spaniard was quite superior, being increasingly well known, Carlitos began to find a way to slow down his game and exploit his weak points to make him suffer on the track. The 1-12 set against him that he received yesterday in the last two sets proves it. In statements offered by Ubitennis, Alcaraz acknowledges that he was mentally blocked and had no ideas to face the Italian.
Six unused break balls in the second game of the second set
That has been the key to the match. I’ve had many opportunities and against players like Jannik, if you don’t take advantage of them it’s difficult to beat him. After that game, he has improved and I haven’t found a way to serve. There came a time when I didn’t know what to do or how to play him after that game. He started responding better and that was the key.
If it was also something physical, because he looked tired
No, it’s just that he didn’t know how to play. She did not know what to do. He started playing at a very high level and I kept failing and being less aggressive, that’s why he seemed tired. I’ll try not to do that next time.
What’s positive this week
Once I reset my mind I will see the positive things of the week. Right now, I can’t find them.
It appears today Monday as number 4 in the world
It is something very big for me. Above me there are great players right now, like Rafa, Medvedev and Zverev. They are already playing to win the Slams, although Alexander will not be able to right now due to injury. Being one of them and fighting for the Slams is something incredible for me. I will learn the lesson of these kinds of things to improve and fight for great things in the future.
Will he come back to Umag next year
You never know what can happen in a year, but the site is amazing and I love playing here. If the painting is good, I will return.
