“It’s difficult for me,” Carlos Alcaraz shares unfortunate news ahead of the French Open 2022
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the Madrid Open on Sunday, capping off an extraordinary week by defeating German Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in 62 minutes. With the triumph, the 19-year-old extended his winning streak to ten games. Alcaraz reached the final after defeating Rafael Nadal and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, a first in a clay-court tournament, and will move up to No. 6 in the world on Monday.
Since David Nalbandian swept Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer at the 2007 Madrid Masters, Alcaraz became the first player to beat three Top-4 players in an ATP Masters 1000 event (Hardcourt). Alcaraz became the youngest player to win five ATP circuit titles with his triumph on Sunday, surpassing Rafael Nadal’s seven victories at the same age in 2004-05. In the Open Era, he is also only the sixth player to win his first five tour-level finals (since 1968).
“It’s been a little bit tough start of the day”- Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz used his power from the baseline to successfully attack Zverev’s forehand in a strong first-set performance. With his quickness, the 19-year-old repeatedly converted defence into attack, securing the vital break in the sixth game before serving brilliantly to take the lead. With his momentum behind him, Alcaraz continued to put his foot down in the second set, causing Zverev problems with his depth, width, and weight of shot. With his superb touch, the Spaniard swung Zverev around and returned forcefully, breaking three times in the second set on his way to triumph. Carlos Alcaraz is now 1-2 versus Alexander Zverev in their ATP Head2Head series.
However, In his post-match interview with Tennis Tv, Carlos Alcaraz shared some unfortunate news that could turn the tables for him in Roland-Garros. In his words, “Due to the fall that I had with Rafa, the ankle, I had a problem, and this morning it was a little more swollen. And also I had a blister in my feet which was a little bit infected, and it’s been a little bit tough start of the day. It was difficult for me to walk”.
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