“I don’t think I need many matches to get to my 100%,” Resilient Carlos Alcaraz is confident in his preparations as he triumphs over J.J Wolf in straight sets at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz breezed past J.J. Wolf in the first round of the 2024 Roland Garros.

“I don’t think I need many matches to get to my 100%,” Resilient Carlos Alcaraz is confident in his preparations as he triumphs over J.J Wolf in straight sets at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz (Via Imago)

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the French Open after a small break due to a shoulder injury. He had gotten the injury ahead of the Indian Wells and had to pull out of a couple of clay court tournaments due to this. 

However, he returned to Roland Garros and even got off to a flying start. Alcaraz was up against lucky loser J.J Wolf in the first round, and all eyes were on his form in the game. Alcaraz surprised everyone by playing some fabulous tennis and won the first match quite comfortably. 

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It was a quick-fire couple of sets for Alcaraz, who beat the American 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. After the match, the Spaniard made a few bold statements about his preparations for the tournament. He revealed that he had a good 2-week of preparation and is confident he does not require many matches to get back to 100%. 

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I don’t think I need many matches to get to my 100%. Four matches are too low. I’m not gonna lie. But I did really good preparation the last 2 weeks before coming here. I practiced this week with top players. I felt really well moving and hitting the balls.
said Carlos Alcaraz via Roland Garros Press

With this, the Spaniard moves up to the next round of the Slam and will to wait for his next opponent. The draws only get tougher for the youngster, who will hope to prove himself at the tournament. After missing a couple of tournaments, Alcaraz would hope to remind everyone of his capabilities, with a home Slam. 

Carlos Alcaraz reveals his love for the game after his first-round win

Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz announced himself at the Roland Garros after a dominating first-round victory against J.J Wolf. Returning from a forearm injury, Alcaraz revealed to have felt better throughout recovery and is nearing 100%.

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz (Via Imago)

Adding on, Alcaraz also expressed his love for the game and is delighted to return after a short break due to an injury. 

I’m really happy to be back here in Paris and competing again. It’s been a difficult month for me. I love competing… I love playing tennis. To stay away from that was hurting me. I tried everything I could to be at my 100% here in Roland Garros to show my bear. I think I did it today. I’m really, really happy to show good tennis again.
added Carlos Alcaraz via Roland Garros Press.

The fans were also delighted with Alcaraz’s return and are sure to be one of the favorites. With the other top players in the mix, Alcaraz is leading the race and is through to the next round to try to make it as far as possible in his home slam.

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