Due to physical problems, he lost 11 games in a row until he was eliminated from the Grand Slam in the semifinals. The video.
The number one in the world, Carlos Alcarazfell this Friday in the semifinals of Roland Garros against number 3 -which is guaranteed to climb to second place-, Novak Djokovicin a game that had a breaking moment that decided the fall of the 20-year-old Spaniard towards defeat by 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 and 6-1.
At the end of the second game of the third set tied at 1-1, the young Iberian He blamed a problem with his right leg which, despite it, earned him a penalty point because a cramp is not considered a valid reason to seek a doctor, something that is not allowed because it is considered a lack of physical condition. From 2-1 “desktop” to the end, the Iberian continued the pain and he gave up 11 straight games in 13. At the time of the statements, Alcaraz did not hesitate to admit that his fall was caused by the level of his rival.
Carlos Alcaraz’s denial of his injury and penalty against Novak Djokovic
Alcaraz and his cramps in the elimination of Roland Garros: “Nole causes everything”
“At the beginning of the third set I started having cramps all over my body. Not only in the leg, but also in the arm. The reason was the tension of the first two sets, without a doubt. If anyone tells you that having Djokovic on the other side of the net is the same as having anyone else, they’re lying. The nerves and the physical demand that Nole put on me in the first two sets made it all.”, he admitted.
Djokovic and his regrets about Alcaraz’s problems: “Sorry for him, let him recover”
“Fate is bad for Carlos. At this level the last thing I want is cramps. I feel sorry for him and hope he gets well soon. I am sure he will win this tournament many times. He is a great competitor and a great person. It was very difficult for him to retire or move on. I congratulate him as a competitor for staying until the last point”, he appreciated.
Source: Tycsports
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