Alcaraz acknowledges his big mistake in his defeat to Djokovic in Australia

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Carlos Alcaraz says goodbye to the 2025 Australian Open in a quarter-final match against Novak Djokovic. The match was full of strong emotions, with Djokovic recovering from some issues that raised concerns in Melbourne. Shortly after, the player from Murcia attended the press conference to acknowledge his biggest mistake in the clash with the Serbian, and discuss their rivalry.

"Honestly, I felt I had control of the match, but I let him back in. That was my biggest mistake today. He pushed me to my limit, and I couldn't do anything. I needed to play better in the second set to push him to his limits, but I didn't. After that, he started feeling better and playing at a high level. When Novak plays like that, it's very difficult. I had my chances; it was a very tight match. He took the crucial points. It's very challenging to find a way when he plays at this level."

"When you see someone suffering physically, you don't play at the same level. It seems like it will be easy, but at the same time, you tell yourself not to make mistakes. You don't hit the ball the same way you did before. He did a fantastic job, with great shots. He started playing more aggressively. After that, it was very challenging to surpass him, especially considering I played better than him."

About Novak Djokovic's Physical Issues

"Everyone saw that Novak was struggling in the second set, having trouble moving, not sure if it was towards forehand or backhand, but he was suffering. Then in the third and fourth set, I didn't see any issues on his part. I'm not saying it was a spectacle; simply all of us saw that he struggled in the second set, and then in the third and fourth, he was doing very well."

His Rivalry with the Serbian

"We always play great matches when we face each other. We push each other to the limit, play great points, great exchanges. I'm lucky to live these experiences. I'm 21 years old; I learn a lot from these matches, about how to deal with everything. I've achieved great things in tennis, but facing one of the best in history helps me become a better player in the future. I leave Australia with my head held high."

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