Alcaraz explains in detail why he changed the weight of his racket

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Carlos Alcaraz is already in the semifinals of an ATP Rotterdam 2025 where he is getting more comfortable. The player from Murcia clearly defeated Pedro Martínez, displaying his best tennis to date, making smart shot selections, and feeling very sharp with his forehand and his service. In the press conference, he talked about the significance of the extra five grams he added to his racket during the preseason, shared his preference regarding the semifinals, and discussed the Italian tennis boom.

- Assessment of a great performance against Pedro Martínez

"I am very happy and satisfied with the level I showed, I think it was very high. Every time I step on the court, I try to focus on maintaining a consistent level of intensity throughout the entire match. Today, I think I executed that perfectly, and that's why I'm very happy. I feel very good physically, I am playing very well, in good physical and mental shape, ready for the weekend and a good semifinal."

- Hurkacz or Rublev, any preference?

"I don't mind, honestly. Both are great players, and I have faced them several times. We'll see, it will be a very close match."

- Whether he felt he didn't have enough resistance on the other side of the net

"The result may make it seem easy, but there are no matches that are that simple; each match has its challenging and difficult moments. I strive to improve day by day and focus on my own game: I won't say it was easy because I was focused on what I had to do and how to play my game."

- Do you watch tennis in your free time?

"Yes, I am a big fan of this sport. Depending on the match and tournament, but I always try to watch games and I love watching the best players on television."

- The surge of Italians at the top of the circuit, following Bellucci's great performance in Rotterdam

"It's something that doesn't surprise me at all. They deserve it. They are doing a great job throughout the country: they have representatives in doubles, singles, WTA... they are doing great work, and it doesn't surprise me. They deserve to have so many players in the top 100."

- What he is enjoying the most about the Netherlands

"The people. Being able to play in front of everyone has been great. I have felt the support in training and in matches. I haven't been able to explore Rotterdam as much as I would like, but all I can say is that I am really enjoying the support. I would love to put my name next to the other players who have won this tournament. That's why I'm here."

- The increase in weight of the racket, explained by himself

"I changed the weight of the racket a bit. I played in Australia with those extra five grams, felt a bit more strength, the ball feels somewhat different, generates more power. That's what I have felt the most. It also depends a lot on which player you are facing. I feel that with this, I exert more force more easily and maintain the same control, the ball comes out with more power."

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