alcaraz He struck down the Italian this Monday in the round of 16 Matteo Arnaldi (61) by 6-3, 6-3 and 6-4
His rival will leave the match against Jannik Sinner already Alexander Zverev
Carlos Alcarazwho could meet in the quarterfinals with the Italian Jannik Sinneradmitted this Monday that many people expect this game to take place, which would be a “revenge” of the memorable duel they staged in the US Open from last year.
“Well, I think everyone wants that match. I think when the draw came out everyone wanted that quarter-final potential, Jannik against me, because of the game against him last year. It was one of the best games I played in my career.“, said the Spaniard in a press conference in reference to that unforgettable meeting of more than five hours that took place against Sinner in the quarterfinals of 2022 and that ended almost at three in the morning.
“Against him it would be a really tough match (…). I think we push each other to the limit when we play against each other. We raise our level to the maximum. I love playing against him. It’s a great battle,” he added.
Reigning US Open Champion, alcaraz He struck down the Italian this Monday in the round of 16 Matteo Arnaldi (61) by 6-3, 6-3 and 6-4 in one hour and 57 minutes.
In the quarterfinals, they will face the winner of the match between Sinner and the german Alexander Zverev (12), which will be played tonight.
The Murcian, who passed over the Italian, was satisfied with his “solid” moment when he reached the quarterfinals.
“You can always be better, you can never stagnate no matter how well you play or feel. But I am very happy with the level that I am showing. A very serious level, with few ups and downs, and playing a style that I like to play and what we are concentrating on putting in each game”, he argued.
Asked if he would see himself ready to play a hypothetical final tomorrow, alcaraz answered in the affirmative.
“Each player demands a different thing from you. You try to adapt a little to what the rival demands of you. But if I had to play that final tomorrow, I would be prepared and, to be honest, with a very good level,” he said.
The man from El Palmar also said he did not feel special pressure for having to defend the Flushing Meadows title this year.
“I try to be focused on my game, that I have to put my best level on the track (…). That is the only thing that worries”, he assured.
Finally, alcaraz downplayed the bandage on the left thigh that he wore this Monday in his round of 16 match.
“It’s really hard to play a ‘Grand Slam’. You play a lot of tough matches in two weeks. It’s normal for me that some pain comes to your body and you have to take care of it,” he said.
“It’s nothing serious, it was just for prevention. I mean, I felt a little pain in my left leg, but it’s nothing serious.”he added.