“With the level that I have shown in Barcelona, ​​I arrive here with a lot of confidence”

Carlos Alcaraz He spoke to the media this afternoon, one day before starting his training sessions in the land of the Caja Mágica.

state of form “Physically I feel good, I’m really looking forward to starting here in Madrid. With the level I’ve shown in Barcelona, ​​he arrived here with a lot of confidence. It’s not easy to adapt here because of the altitude, but we have a few days before making my debut. I’m really looking forward to it.” “.

Losses of Nadal, Djokovic and Sinner. “When the best aren’t there it’s a little easier but, as I’ve always said, all the players are very good and have a very high level. I think each player can win the title. I don’t trust myself due to casualties and it’s a shame not being able to enjoy them live. I don’t feel like a favourite, I go game by game and see who touches me”.

Expectation. “I don’t take it as pressure, I take it the other way around, as motivation. I like to play in front of a large audience and even more if it’s in Spain, with my people. Doing well is a great motivation. My intention is to enjoy on the track and also to enjoy”.

Is only victory worth it? “I go to tournaments to try to win them, but not doing so would not be a failure. That would be related to the level of play or attitude, which is the most important thing. If I’m fine with attitude and head, if I lose I won’t lose it. I would take as failure.”