Alcaraz: "I think the court should be slower, it is difficult for spectators not to see long rallies"

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Casual, honest, and sincere. This is how Carlos Alcaraz is perceived every time he speaks to the media, and in this ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024, he was no exception. After debuting with a solid victory against Nicolás Jarry, the young player from Murcia faced the microphones to share his thoughts on the speed of the court and address other interesting questions.

The feelings at this late stage of the season for Carlos Alcaraz are radically different from those of the past year's events. After overcoming the first hurdle in this ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024, decisively defeating Nicolás Jarry, the Spaniard went to the press conference discussing current issues while revealing his great ambition for the remaining part of the tennis season. Exciting times lie ahead.

- Season's remaining goals

"My main goal is to win all the upcoming tournaments. I believe I'm playing great, proud of the season I've had, but I truly aim to win more events. There are only a few weeks left in the season, and I want to take it day by day. I trust in achieving great results, winning here would make me very excited," declared the young player from Murcia.

- Difference between this year's end and 2023

"I believe I'm much more motivated now, accepting that the season is long and that one must play until the end. It was essential to acknowledge the need to fight until the end, and I think I've come with more physical and mental energy than last year," commented Alcaraz, who is a clear contender for glory in Paris, Turin, and Malaga.

- Court speed in Paris

Information has been leaked regarding the speed metrics of the Masters 1000 tournaments on hard courts, revealing that the Paris event's court is the fastest, not only of the season but of the last decade. When asked about it, Alcaraz was firm. "Are they faster than Cincinnati? The truth is that my feeling was that this was the second fastest, behind Cincinnati, but it's noticeable that the ball slides once it bounces. You have to get used to it, but I think it's challenging for the spectators because it's hard to see long rallies. I have to spend hours working on these courts, and I'm feeling good," stated Carlos Alcaraz, already in the quarterfinals of the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024.

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