Carlos Alcarazwhich will start earlier Dominic Koepfer his US Open defense, held a press conference ahead of his tournament debut. In it he spoke of the ability Novak Djokovic which you want to copy.

Speaking of the Balkan tennis player who robbed him of number 1, he said: “He is one of the greatest players of all time in our sport.. Everything he does is amazing. Probably, what I could take as a model is his psychological strength, he never gives up”.

“In a difficult moment, he can show that he lost and will lose, but he always gives himself the opportunity to continue the game and have the opportunity to win.. This is probably the most important thing you have, and I am trying to implement this in my game. For example, as in the final we played, that’s exactly what I’m talking about. This is what I am learning and trying to use”, – said Carlos Alcaraz.

Pressure to confirm the name

Asked if he feels pressured to defend his title, the Murtian replied:Yes, but I try not to think about it. I don’t focus on whether I’m going to defend the title, points or whatever. I just want to show my best level, train like I play and see how the tournament goes.”

On how his life has changed since winning the US Open a year ago, Carlos Alcaraz concluded his speech by saying: “My life has changed a lot. It is probably different in the sense that i’m better known. My personal life hasn’t changed at all.. I’m the same normal guy. I feel like I’ve matured on the court, I’ve become a better player than last year.”.

Djokovic took number 1 from Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic defeated the Frenchman on Monday Alexander Muller in the first round of the US Open and in the next round will meet with the Spaniards. Bernabé Zapata. With his victory, the Serbian snatched ATP number 1 from Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic defeated Muller on the fast track at Arthur Ashe Stadium’s center court. 6-0, 6-2 and 6-3 V 1 hour 35 minutes. The match marked the Serbian’s return to the US Open after missing last year’s tournament due to his refusal to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. In fact, his last match at that Grand Slam until today was the tournament final, which he lost on the same stage in 2021 to Russian Daniil Medvedev.

Three-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic In this tournament in New York, he did not defend a single point against Carlos Alcaraz, who leads the world rankings and bears the burden of responsibility for his crown and the points he scored last year with his triumph at Billie Jean. King National Tennis Center.

So Novak Djokovic, who beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, he only had to go through the first round of the US Open. mathematically become the new number 1 in the world.