Davis Cup | More or less an Alcaraz falls on Aliassime in Davis
Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough Davis Cup clash against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, leaving the court with mixed feelings after a decisive group-stage battle. He acknowledged that his team’s fate rested on a performance delivered under strain, not in peak physical or mental condition, and yet he walked away with key positives from the match. The result mattered deeply for Spain, and Alcaraz signaled that he was proud of the tennis he produced despite the adversity of the moment.
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“I felt the sting of the defeat, yet I’m glad I pushed until the end and didn’t give Spain an easy exit. Physically I wasn’t at my best, but I kept the game tight and made it competitive through small but crucial details. I left everything on the court and I can’t fault my effort,” the Murcian athlete explained during the press conference, aiming to lift the team’s spirits despite the setback.
Alcaraz emphasized his satisfaction with how he performed given the short preparation window and the unusual conditions on the Davis Cup pitch, which differed markedly from those he had trained on for the U.S. Open. He also recognized that his opponent was playing exceptionally well, with a level of consistency that created a narrow margin for error.
Davis Cup | More or less an Alcaraz falls on Aliassime in Davis
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“I was always close to the edge, holding on as long as possible, but facing a rival like Félix makes it a steep challenge. He is among the best players in the world, and I did my best to compete at my highest level, even if I couldn’t show full fitness,” Alcaraz reflected after the match, highlighting the intensity of the moment and the weight of the occasion in the Davis Cup arena.
He added that, if given a chance to rewind the clock, he would still choose to return to the Davis Cup battlefield. The love for defending Spain and the commitment to the team remain strong, and he noted that the national program requires every player to give their all for the country and its supporters. The philosophy is simple: fight for every point, support teammates, and keep the faith alive in the stands.