Carlos Alcaraz gets the revenge he wanted
The 20-year-old Spaniard says he is “happy” with his level of play, and believes he is “improving” before facing Purcell.
After finishing a match against Tommy Paul in Cincinnati that began shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time and ended around 8:06 p.m., extended due to rain that caused four stoppages, Carlos Alcaraz was interviewed by the ATP.
A lot of 🧠❤️🥚🥚, a little 🌧️🤪 and we're in the quarters! @CincyTennis
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) August 18, 2023
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Paul revenge for Alcaraz in thriller
“It was a very difficult match, very close before the rain,” said the 20-year-old from Murcia.
“I think I’ve done very well, I’ve taken the revenge I wanted since I lost in Toronto,” he said, recalling that game just last week against the American. “I’m happy with the level, I think I’m improving and I’m happy to be in the quarterfinals,” he added.
Carlos Alcaraz & Tommy Paul chatting & waiting out the rain delay together.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 17, 2023
If you didn’t know they were playing a match today, you’d have no idea by watching this clip.
That’s the great thing about both of these guys. ❤️
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Purcell next for Alcaraz
On Friday he faces Australian Max Purcell in the quarterfinals, with whom he has yet to meet on a tour.
“He is playing very well, he has beaten top players and I have to play at my best level.
“I don’t know him very well, so I have to watch videos of his last games and be ready for the quarterfinals. It won’t be easy,” he acknowledged.