Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. File| Photo Credit: AP

Carlos Alcaraz admitted the damage absences of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic make it simpler for him to defend his Madrid Open title, however stated Tuesday he didn't really feel favorite to win.

The joint file 22-time Grand Slam winners final week withdrew from the competitors within the Spanish capital, in a blow to their preparations for the French Open on the finish of May.

World quantity two and high seed Alcaraz, who retained the Barcelona Open title on Sunday by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight units, is aiming to do the identical in Madrid, which begins Wednesday.

"When the best players aren't there, we say that it's a little easier, but as I have always said, all the players are very good," Alcaraz instructed a press convention.

"They have a very high level, each player thinks they can win the title, so we aren't (more) confident because of the big pull-outs there have been.

"It's a pity to not take pleasure in them dwell, however in the long run we do not really feel like favourites or something, we're going match by match."

The Spaniard said that if he did not lift the trophy again it would not be a failure.

"When we go to every match we expect we will win it, and we'll attempt to win it, but when we do not it will not be a failure," said Alcaraz.

"For me, leaving the match considering I've failed can be concerning the degree I've proven, or the extent of perspective, which for me is the essential factor.

"If in terms of attitude, my head, I've been good, playing at a good level, I wouldn't take it as a failure."

The 2022 US Open champion, 19, might take the world primary rating again from Djokovic forward of the French Open if he wins both in Madrid or Rome, and a minimum of performs one match within the different match -- or reaches each finals.

"Getting to number one is an objective, but in terms of Paris it doesn't change much," added Alcaraz.

"Obviously it would be a good achievement to get back to number one, but in terms of Roland Garros, it's insignificant for me."