‘Rafa Says That He’s Improving Every Day’ – Carlos Alcaraz Relishing the Attention at French Open 2022

Carlos Alcaraz is not only winning tournaments this year but also winning hearts with his audacious displays on the tennis court. At just 19, the Spanish sensation has improved his game leaps and bounds this season. He already has four title wins in 2022, including two Masters tournaments. Further, he achieved a rear feat during the Madrid Open, defeating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the same tournament.

Alcaraz enters the French Open 2022 high on confidence. He is in incredible form, having won the Barcelona Open and the Madrid Open titles in the run-up to the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. Yesterday, he won the opening round clash against Juan Ignacio Londero comfortably. After the match, he talked about improving his game.

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Carlos Alcaraz on the importance of improving each day

During the post-match press conference, the Spaniard took Rafael Nadal’s example to explain the importance of getting better and better. He said, “It was difficult at the beginning, but it’s always special to play in such a good stadium, a great court… I’m really happy with the performance in my first match in the Philippe Chatrier and I hope to play more matches in this court.”

Further, he added, “You have to improve every day even if you’re the best player in the world. Not in my case, but, for example, Rafa says that he’s improving every day. I would say that I have to improve everything. I’m reaching my dream, I’m really happy with playing tennis, playing these kinds of tournaments in these kinds of stadiums is not for everyone, so I would say that’s the best thing.”

Alcaraz’s tough road at the French Open 2022

The Spanish sensation has been handed a tough draw at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. His potential quarterfinal opponent will be the third seed, Alexander Zverev. Further, a potential clash with either Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic will await Alcaraz in the semifinals.

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However, before that, Alcaraz faces compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round. It will be interesting to see how Alcaraz performs at the French Open 2022.

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