Alcaraz praises Jarry for spirited battle
The world number 1, who advances to the Fourth Round confessed that the Chilean was “very complicated” and added “he has great shots, very solid”.
Carlos Alcaraz stood in the middle of Wimbledon’s Center Court, clenched both fists and yelled to the heavens, “Vamos!!! (”Come on!”)”. It was a necessary relief after overcoming the most difficult match he has encountered so far at Wimbledon.
The world’s number 1 was given a hard time by his opponents, Nicolás Jarry and was the first to admit he struggled in his post-game interview. “It was really, really tough. Nico is a really good player and he played really well. In Rio it was very difficult, today too”, Charly explained after battling for four sets and four hours.
The Spaniard dedicated more praise to Jarry, who complicated matters for him by storming to a 4-1 lead in the second set. “He deserves to be at the top and I am just really happy with the level I played. I had to stay focused. I knew that I would have my chances. It was really, really close. I am very happy for the victory and for advancing in the round, for receiving so much energy from the people, thank you very much to everyone”.
Regarding the match, Alcaraz emphasized the third set. “I had to stay focused, in the third set he missed an easy ball that I think took him away at that point. He has been very solid and tough. The key is to believe and stay focused all the time.”
Either Alexander Zverev or Matteo Berrettini await in the next round on Monday but for now, Alcaraz is happy just to savour the moment he is in. “I remember watching many games on this court as a child, I have seen many videos of the legends and the epic games that have been played here,” the Spaniard said. “I’m very happy to be able to play on this court, it’s something I dreamed of since I started playing. It feels special, this court is the most beautiful court I have played on.”