Tennis
Alkarath on Tsitsipas: ‘He’s a nice guy, he’ll forget what happened in the previous games’
Carlos Alkarath, who will try to win his 3rd title of the season against Stefanos Tsitsipas, claimed that he will forget what happened to the Greek tennis player in the previous matches.
He is ready and determined to defend his title in Barcelona Carlos Alcarath who, after a confident victory over Daniel Evans in the second semi-final on Saturday, sealed the important date with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the ATP 500 event.
The 19-year-old Spaniard will be aiming for his 3rd title of the season after the Indian Wells Masters and Argentina Open and 9th title of his entire career in his 12th appearance at an ATP Finals.
On the other hand, for Tsitsipas it is the 26th final of his career, clinching his first title this year and 10th overall of his professional career.
“I feel very comfortable here in Barcelona. I’m playing well. Stefanos has also played excellent games. Last year we had a very close game here. I know he’s a very nice guy off the field, so I’ll try to forget it.” what happened in the previous games and I will focus on the final and try to win” said Alkarath, who defeated Tsitsipas in the Barcelona quarterfinals in 2022 (6-4, 5-7, 6-2) while having a 3-0 record against the Greek champions, who he also did at the 2021 US Open (3-2) beat sets) and at the 2022 Miami Masters (2-0).
The victory over Evans was the 22nd this year for the charismatic Spaniard (22-2 record) after missing the 2023 Australian Open through injury.
“It’s very special to play in the final here in Barcelona, a tournament that I really enjoy playing in. I watched the tournament when I was very young and I first played at this club when I was 11. I love this club, I love the tournament and it’s special that I have the chance to lift the trophy here again.” Carlito added.
Source: Tennis24
Source: sport 24
