The world number 2 and leading contender for the title in Buenos Aires praised the tournament’s improvement from one year to the next, confessed he came back because he loves it and gave his opinion on the possibility of the ATP giving him an upgrade of category. “I would say to those coming to Europe, traveling to South America is amazing,” he reflected.
He smiles, looks from one side to the other to survey the surroundings, and puts himself in the predisposition which always identifies him with plagues. Lawn Tennis Club press room. Everyone is waiting for him, the big star and top candidate to win the IEB+ Argentina Open for the second year in a row. Carlos Alcaraz exudes a special aura that goes beyond his unique talent when handling the racket.: In almost two decades of life, he has the charisma and maturity of the greats, surely the people destined to bow to the floor.
With a bottle of water in between to ‘cleanse’ his voice before explaining each answer, the man from Murcia stood in front of the cameras with the same conviction as he does in court: He thinks about every word he says and doesn’t hide his true feelings, even though it may be ‘shocking’ for many.
With that loyalty, before dozens of lightning bolts focused on him, Carlitos He said what led him to return to the IEB+ Argentina Open, which in 2023 he won by decisively winning the final against British Cameron Norrie: “Last year I loved it despite winning the tournament. Many people told me it was a very good tournament and I experienced it. The vibes here are special.”
“What do I say to those who choose Europe? Come here, traveling to South America is amazing and you will not be disappointed”, He continues with conviction having just fallen in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and hopes to recapture that stellar version that saw him win the US Open (2022) and Wimbledon (2023) on the emblematic clay court of Court Guillermo Vilas.
Alcaraz did not make the previous “adaptation” stop after the cement ocean Grand Slam, he trained in his native Spain and then traveled directly to the lands of Argentina to show his category on what he called the ‘clay court’. Trust its quick adjustment to another surface and its tennis news, which he described as “excellent”. And it is clear that this is not a passing phrase, but a sign of character and a message to and impose conditions before taking to the fieldwaiting for the win of Juan Pablo Varillas and Camilo Hugo Carabelli to debut in the round of 16.
Carlos Alcaraz and his opinion on the IEB+ Argentina Open’s chance to become an ATP 500
The fight never stops. For some time now, the organization of the IEB+ Argentina Open has been constantly looking – expanding resources, improving infrastructure and conditions – to jump in the category; that is, go from 250 to 500. But the ATP, so far, has given a setback to those illusions by granting that upgrade, last year, to events in Dallas, Doha and Munich.
But nothing can stop that difficult path, especially now that it has the blessing of Alcaraz himself. “The truth is that there is a big change for the better compared to last year. This year I have seen it for 500. The tracks are very good. Everything is always available and it’s wonderful, people are engaged in tennis. I think if this tournament goes 500, I won’t be surprised because they can.”, outlined the number two in the tennis world – until recently 1 – before leaving the room, always with a dazzling smile, to continue preparations before his long-awaited premiere.
Source: Tycsports
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