Alkarath on the game with Tsitsipas: “One of the best games of my career”

Unlike Stefanos Tsitsipas, who said he “slept” in the first two sets of his quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcarath at Roland Garros, the Spanish tennis player, who secured his place in the semifinals, claimed it was one of the best matches ever his career.

“I made everything look easy, I felt every shot went where I wanted it to go. I think it was one of the best fights I’ve had in my career.”

All I could think about was staying focused to avoid making mistakes. Losing concentration for just a few minutes can be worth it against such players, and that was the case today. I almost lost the third set and I think what happened will help me in the semifinals.

On his performance he added: “It’s incredible to be in a Grand Slam semi-final and play against Novak. I remember watching all his duels with Rafa here in Paris and telling myself that one day I will be there too. That day has come and it’s a dream.” That’s right, I’ll try to assert my game and play well

Novak is one of the best players in history and there will be no question if he can keep up with my pace. It will probably be the opposite: let’s see if I can match his level.

When he hits the ball, he looks flawless. You have to do your best throughout the game. I think it’s her 45th Grand Slam semi-final and that’s important because it gives her a lot of experience and that’s why she’s the favourite.

Wherever he competes, he’s the favorite because he’s a legend. I’m not saying this to throw the ball at him, I mean it. He’s won twice here and it would have been many more if he hadn’t played alongside the greatest player of all time on this surface. said Alcarath at the press conference.