Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is always this Saturday “you have to fight to the last ball” and “drop everything” On the court, after winning a five-set battle against American Frances Tiafoe to qualify for the US Open final.
“Semi-final, we have to give everything we have, we have to fight to the last ball, you have to leave everything on the field,” Alcaraz said in an interview at the bottom of the field just after finishing the semi-final game. Said. .
alcaraz He won 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7(5) and 6-3 against Tiafoe and the US Open final will be played this Sunday. against Norway Casper RuudIn a duel that will jeopardize New York’s splendor and world rankings.
19 years old, Murcian may be the youngest Grand Slam champion since American Pete Sampras succeeded. In 1990, when he was 19 years old and one month old.
“It’s amazing to be able to fight for great things, this is my first final. I see first place in the standings but at the same time it’s still a long way off. Ruud has a great level and deserves the final“, He claimed.
“He was already in a ‘big’ final, he played at Roland Garros. This is a first for me, I’ll have to control my nerves,” he added.
Murcian also dedicated a message in Spanish to the fans who encouraged him on Arthur Ashe. “What shall we say about all of you? A lot of people come from Spain, they come from all over the world to encourage me, to be with me at this very special moment. Five sets of three spades, very long, very challenging, tI have strength thanks to you who encourage me at every point, every ball. This final is very important for all of you, for my family, for my team, and for me as well,” he said.