Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about the incredible journey of Carlos Alcaraz as he navigates the dense ATP tennis schedule.
Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spaniard, has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances. Recently, he won the title at the China Open in Beijing, and now he’s already gearing up for the Shanghai Rolex Masters. This is just another example of how the ATP tennis schedule is too dense and full of commitments.
In a recent interview, Alcaraz expressed his harsh point of view on the busy calendar that characterizes the ATP Tour. During the Media Day in Shanghai, he discussed how he had to travel immediately after the final of the China Open. “I’ve said it many times, the tennis schedule is very busy,” he explained. “We have to get used to it. Yesterday we finished a three-hour match at 8:30/9:00 p.m., and then I didn’t have time to do anything else. I arrived at the club before the match with all my bags because I knew that after the final we had to take a plane straight away.”
Alcaraz continued, “We arrived at four in the morning in Shanghai to try to sleep a little more and get used to the playing conditions. This is the calendar: we have to travel from one tournament to the next. It’s difficult. I only slept six hours. Now I’ll rest, I think I need it. Tomorrow I’ll start training and on Saturday I’ll try to play at my best.”
The young Spanish player also talked about his path after the tournaments played in the United States. “After the American season, I had a month to train. I played the Davis Cup and the Laver Cup, events that helped me regain energy and find new motivation. I love playing team competitions; they helped me find joy on the court. I came to Asia with a lot of energy and I want to enjoy every single second. It was a great month of preparation and now I am ready for the next tournaments,” he said.
On the sidelines of his victory in Beijing, Alcaraz analyzed his triumphant week at the China Open, culminating with the victory in the final against Jannik Sinner. “I think that by watching these kind of matches, people who don’t follow tennis might decide to start playing or even train. I think it’s a great advert. I enjoy playing against him, but obviously it’s never easy. I’m really happy. When you manage to beat one of the best – if not the best – in the world, you feel like you’re doing things the right way.”
Both Alcaraz and Sinner could have won in two sets. Alcaraz reflected on his performance, “I had my chances in the first set and I didn’t take them. I’m happy with the way I handled that moment. I lost the first set by wasting a lot of opportunities and in the second set I tried to clear my mind a bit. I thought about his tie-break statistics this year. I found myself down 0-3 and thought: I’ll try not to lose another one. It was tough, I just focused on the next point.”
This intense match is a testament to Alcaraz’s dedication and resilience. It’s clear that his journey is not just about winning tournaments but also about staying motivated and adaptable in the face of a demanding schedule.
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Yours truly,
Mia
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