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“I Still Can’t Believe It,” – Carlos Alcaraz Speaks Week After Edging Novak Djokovic For The Coveted Title

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"I Still Can't Believe It," - Carlos Alcaraz Speaks Week After Edging Novak Djokovic For The Coveted Title.

The Wimbledon title is still far from assured for Carlos Alcaraz more than a week after his thrilling victory at the All England Club – and the 20-year-old doesn’t expect that to change anytime soon.

After a phenomenal five-set win over Novak Djokovic, the world No 1 honored his commitment to represent Spain at last weekend’s improved Hopman Cup in Nice, France.

Alcaraz – a fresh offering – made a seamless return to clay winning two singles matches against David Goffin and Borna Coric in deciding 10-point tie-breakers, while also trying to address what they’ve been doing lately on center court.

“I have to wait and think about it for a while, because it would be hard to realize that I won Wimbledon. What a great tournament,” he told Tennis International. “This is my dream. Until now, I still can’t believe it.

When he was allowed to go on the road with his father, the preacher said, “It’s great to travel with my father and have my experience with me.”

When he was allowed to go on the road with his father, the preacher said, “It’s great to travel with my father and have my experience with me.”

Between the two events, Alkarez rushed home to celebrate his great achievement with his family. Although the conversations do not focus on the two weeks he spent in London, Carlos Sr. He praised his son’s achievement by replaying the championship match over a comforting lunch.

“You have to be surrounded by great people. I’m a lucky guy to have such a great team. “I would say the best team on the track right now,” Alcaraz said. “But my whole family, my friends are all good people. For me, this is really important. Like I said, I play tennis well thanks to the people around me.

In June, Alcaraz’s body broke down when he met Djokovic in the semi-finals of Roland Garros. Five weeks later, he withstood heavy pressure against the Serb, who had won 34 straight matches at SW19 before his first match on grass.

For Djokovic losing his first match on Center Court in more than 10 years was a “confounding” reality for Alcaraz, as was the moving remark the 23-time champion made about the Spaniard afterwards.

“Honestly, I’ve never met a player like him,” Djokovic told reporters. Roger and Rafa obviously have their strengths and weaknesses. Carlos is a very comprehensive player. Incredible adaptability which I believe is the key to longevity and a successful career in all areas.

“Crazy” was the first word used by Alcaraz in response to Djokovic’s statement. He added, “Novak has played epic matches and epic finals with Rafa, Roger and the legends of our sport. He told us he had never played against a player like me, which is hard to see.”

I have to wait and think about it for a while, because it would be hard to realize that I won Wimbledon. Carlos Alcaraz

Djokovic also focused on Alcaraz’s description of the match, saying the El Palmar native had ‘the best of all three worlds’ – a reference to the young teammate retaining elements of every member of the Big Three.

Alcaraz often talks about creating his own identity and simply being Carlitos, though he admits that the influence of Djokovic, Federer and Nadal on the development of tennis is undeniable.

“When you were a kid, you wanted to be those people, and get the best out of everyone. But once you’re an adult, you just have to focus on yourself, on your way.

“It’s great to go out on the pitch and show a little bit of everything. That’s my style and maybe it works for tall people. “I’m just trying to be myself. But maybe I’m a part of it all.”

They continue to be friends, Wimbledon champions. Because it is proven to make your dreams come true.

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