Current Queens champion Carlos Alcaraz said this You have to “use your time wisely” To celebrate a title like Roland Garros because less than a week later He is already in another tournament and on another surfaceAlthough now it is more mature in the grass.
The Murcian players, after celebrating the title in Paris, He traveled to Ibiza to spend three days with his friends and disconnect Before returning to Murcia and preparing for the Grass Tour, which includes the Queens and Wimbledon tournaments, tournaments he already won last year. “I spent a few days off with a group of friends. I had a good time, Celebrating Roland Garros,” said Alcaraz At the Queen’s press conference.
“I need these things too,” he admitted about the break. “It’s obvious that each player is different, but for me, my best level is I need to separate my private life from tennis.’ Let me have a break, Being able to relax your mind, be with family and friends. Put the racket aside. This is a time that is very appropriate for me.”,
“Whatever happens, happens Tennis players have very little time. We have already finished three or four days and we have to be ready somewhere else. We have to make the most of the time we have. On Sunday I won the title in Paris. I had to work on Monday morning and then I am going to Ibiza to be away from friends for three days. After four days, you change the surface, the tournament, the conditions. I went back home to prepare before coming here. Finish the tournament, celebrate, because you have to celebrate, But not for more than two days.”,
Regarding the transition to grass, Alcaraz explained that he understands the game more on this surface thanks to the experience of last year, when he won all twelve games played. “Now that I know how to play, I understand the game a lot more. I am more mature on this surface. The moves were not as good in the first training, but the process is slow. I know I will recover 100% faster than last year.”,
Besides, Alcaraz confirmed he will not wear protection on his right arm Which he has been wearing since suffering forearm problems before the Monte Carlo Masters 1,000 in April. Likewise, the Murcio will partner Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games, on which he assured that he will be “ready” for the Paris event.
“I didn’t play as much doubles as I wanted to”“It’s something I like. Play volleys with a partner who is also your friend,” said Alcaraz, who hasn’t competed in doubles for two years. This is something that excites me, even more so with Rafa.“ added the Spaniard, who has not competed in doubles with Marc Lopez since the Madrid Masters in 2022.
“I’m very happy to be able to play with my idol Rafa. It’s a great opportunity for me to enjoy the moment.” “I never thought I would be able to play with Rafa in the Games.”. In addition, Alcaraz highlighted that Nadal’s experience will be key at these events and especially at Roland Garros, where the Olympic tournament will be held from July 27.
“He knows very well what Roland Garros is. I think this will teach me how to deal with everything. I’m the young boy who He needs to grow as a player and a person. Having them with me, I’m playing doubles, practicing… these are my first games. A lot of new things. It would be a dream for me to get a medal with them,” admitted Murcién.
