The Spaniard returns to the celebrations, after a few months in which he went through difficult times. “I am very proud of how I managed to handle all the difficult situations that presented themselves,” he said.
Carlos Alcaraz (3rd) and Jannik Sinner (1st) played one of the best finals of the tennis season. A 3 hour and 24 minute fight that ended with the Spaniard celebrating, after winning by 6-7 (6), 6-4 and 7-6 (3) in the final of the China Open. The Iberian reaches his sixteenth trophy, at only 21 years old. Wins the title after coming back against the Italian. Of course, from the first round, the duel was balanced. One of those unforgettable ones. To set a precedent, in the first tie-breakthe native of El Palmar had two set points, but did not take advantage of them.
After a second round where the Palmareño clearly won, came a definition full of emotions. In the third, Alcaraz broke the first, but Sinner recovered and returned the to break . In the tiebreaker, the Italian led 3-0, however, Charly won seven points in a row to end the match. “Once again, Jannik proved that he is one of the best tennis players in the world. “He plays incredible tennis, very high quality,” said the winner after the match.
“I had my chances to close out the first round, but I couldn’t do it. I’m happy to have been able to come back after a setback. Throughout the week I played good tennis. I felt very good on and off the track. “I couldn’t have had a better week,” he added. With his victory, Alcaraz climbs to second place in the ATP rankings.
“I could have won the match in two, but also lost it. “I am very proud of how I managed to handle all the difficult situations that presented themselves.” he added.
After his victory, the Spaniard highlighted the role of his coaching team, with Juan Carlos Ferrero at its head. After the Olympics, Alcaraz struggled to win matches. He was experiencing the most complex moment of his career. However, the title in Asia once again positions him at the top of world tennis. “We all know what we have been through over the last few months, on and off the track. Thanks to them, to my team, I rediscovered the pleasure of matches and training and I found the motivation to compete,” he concluded.
For his part, Sinner regretted the fall. “Today was his day. He played better in big moments, and that’s it. They were very close sets, decided by very small points, and today those points went to him. “In the tiebreaker I feel like these small margins are huge,” he noted.
“Every time we meet, we try to surpass ourselves as much as possible. For me, it’s a reference. They are long, physical matches with many turns, and I think people like that. Each game is experienced differently. Getting to 6-6 in the third set of a final is always difficult. This game is in the top five of my career. I have experienced great matches in the past, but even as a young tennis player I think it was very difficult,” added the Italian.
“Now it’s time to focus on the next tournament, which is very important because it’s my second participation there and I haven’t reached the decisive stages yet. “I will focus from now on and hopefully finish the year in a positive way,” he concluded.
Source: Latercera
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