Although Novak Djokovic was an unavoidable candidate for titles, Alcaraz no mention it at all in the context of the main competitors – what opens the question: Does the Spanish no longer see Djokovic as a threat?
When asked by a journalist who could interrupt the domination that he and Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz listed several names:
“There are many young players who can compete with us. Zverev is always there, I like to watch Artur Fisa, Holger Rune can make incredible things …”
Djokovic, although he owns 24 Grand Slam titles, was not mentioned. Thus, Alcaraz sent a clear message – it does not believe that the Serbian tennis player will reach a number of 25 trophies with famous tournaments.
The main topic of conversation was the recent Roland Garros final, in which Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner after a large turnaround. Italian had 2: 0 in sets and three match balls, but the Spaniards managed to turn everything around.
“I am not psychologically stronger than Jannik. He will return stronger and that he will be very motivated on Wimbledon. He knows how to play on the grass and is certainly the candidate for the finals,” Alcaraz said.
It is the last player of the last player who beat Alcaraza on the grass Wimbledon, another 2022. In an osluma final. Since then, the Spanish won two consecutive titles, which gives him great self-confidence before this year’s tournament.
“One of the tennis virtues is to never stop. As soon as one tournament ends, the other already begins,” says the Spaniard.
Alcaraz has admitted that after the finals of Roland Garros, he did not talk to Sinner.
“We are friends, but not so close. I can imagine how he was after that defeat,” Alcaraz said.
The Spaniard is currently in London, where they will play against the teacher in Queens against the compatriot of Alejandra Davidovich Fokina. He arrived on Saturday, after a few days of rest in Ibiza, in order to mentally and physically prepare for the sequel to the season.
“The slag season was exhausting. He was the right time for a shorter break,” Alcaraz concluded.
(Vijesti.ba)
