Carlos Alcaraz opened up on his loss to Novak Djokovic in their semifinal clash at Roland Garros.
Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has finally spoken about his loss to Novak Djokovic in their semifinal clash at the Roland Garros.
The world No.1 showed his supremacy and experience over Alcaraz, outclassing the youngster 3-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 to reach a seventh career final in Paris.
Alcaraz lasted physically for just the first two sets and began cramping early in the third set till the end, which dampened the match and put a sad ending to what was a great beginning.
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Speaking in a post-match press conference, the young Spaniard spoke about his disappointment and the cramp he developed during the match.
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“It’s been tough. I disappointed myself. Came into this match feeling great physically and this happened," said Alcaraz.
He continued by stating his arms started cramping at the end of the second set and then the full body in the third set, a situation he thinks was down to being tense.
"I think it was the tension of a big match,” he said.
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