Carlos Alcaraz admits ‘pressure’ of taking part in Djokovic brought on cramps at French Open
Carlos Alcaraz admitted “tension” brought on him to have “full body cramps” throughout his French Open defeat to Novak Djokovic.
And world No1 stated his nerves have been made worse by dealing with the Serbian famous person. “It is not easy to play against Novak,” he stated.
The US Open champion pulled up in ache at the beginning of the third set with the rating at 1-1. Alcaraz needed to sacrifice his service recreation to get remedy on the subsequent changeover after which misplaced the subsequent 10 video games earlier than Djokovic closed out the match 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 in a 3 hours and 23 minutes.
In an hoenest post-match press convention, Alcaraz stated: “It has been really tough for me. I am disappointed in myself honestly. Ending the match like this. I came in to this match with a great feeling. I was feeling great physically
“I was cramping at the end of second set, start of third set. I would say that the first and set sets were really intense. I felt cramp in my arm. At the star of third set I started to cramp in all my body, not just the arms. My full body started to cramp It was the most tense I have ever felt. I have never felt anything like this today.
“It was the tension of the match. I started the match really, really nervous. The tenions of the first and second set. It was a really intense two sets. Tough raillies, drop shots. It was a combination of things But the main things was the tension that I had.”
Asked if taking part in the 22-time Grand Slam winner had added to his pressure, Alcaraz admitted: “Probably. It is not easy to play against Novak. If someone says there are not nervous playing Novak, he lies. That is the truth. Next time I am going to face Novak, I hope to be different. But the nerves will be there.”
Alcaraz’s worrying feedback echo what Eurosport pundits stated following his defeat at Roland Garros. Mats Wilander, Tim Henman and Barbara Schett all agreed that his physique cramp was a explanation for taking part in towards the Serb.
“Well it’s caused by Novak I would say, only caused by Novak,” Wilander advised Eurosport after conducting the Serb’s on-court interview. “I mean, is there a possibility that he didn’t hydrate enough last night? Is there a possibility that he’s a little bit too explosive on the court and spends too much energy?
“It’s nice to look at however the distinction between how Novak strikes round, even when he’s exhausted and in comparison with Carlitos is a big distinction. I imply, I’ve by no means seen this from Carlos so he uncovered a weak point in Carlos Alcaraz.”