The progression of Carlos Alcaraz has happened to supersonic speed. Until a year ago he had never reached the semifinals in a major and today he is fighting for his third, which would be his second in New York, where 12 months ago he became the youngest number 1 in history. In that ascent his body has changed and the power of his physique at the age of 20 he exhibits himself even more these days thanks to his Discussed New Tank Top Outfit. His already wide range of blows and tools continues to strengthen. But there is something intangible that is even more key in difficult moments like the one on Saturday, when he suffered more than could have been anticipated against Daniel Evans, 28th in the world, to seal the victory 6-2, 6-3, 4- 6 and 6-3 that has placed him in the game of eighth this Monday against Matteo Arnaldia young Italian who got rid of Cameron Norrie in his match.
“Right now above all I feel a different player, more mature, what’s wrong with it clear how to solve the problems”, Alcaraz himself explained to the press after a harsh encounter with the British. “I see the game differently from within. I know how to handle certain situations differently, certain rounds.
In that match on Friday, at times, the smiling Alcaraz disappeared, who with his joy on the court has not only conquered the fans, but has also become an example and inspiration for other tennis players, such as Coco Gauff, the American who assures that has changed seeing how “Alcaraz keeps smiling even when he is not playing his best tennis”. And although on Saturday gestures and words made the Murcian’s frustration crystal clear as his first serve declined, as he missed some opportunities that Evans put on a plate, he ended up returning to the positive approach.
“Reproaching you doesn’t help much, even if it does, “explained Alcaraz. “I’m a player who needs to get that anger out anyway, but it doesn’t do much. What does work is speak to you positively and I do it more than I reproach myself. It is very important to have that positive talk with yourself at times when things are not going well, they are not going the way you would like; attempt cheer up and think that things are going to turn out well, that you will be able to move forward, it helps a lot in the sense of being able to change and go for the better ”. Without a doubt, the formula works for him.
2023-09-03 19:51:50
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