Alcaraz, star in New York

Carlos Alcaraz's epic victory over world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round of the US Open made a huge impact on the world of tennis. The 18-year-old from Murcia, who this Sunday (not before 23:00, Eurosport) in the Grandstand faces the German Peter Gojowczyk (34th and 141st in the world) in the second round, lPraise rained down quickly, first of all from the Greek, who made no excuses and praised him without reservation: “I've never seen someone hit the ball so hard. Handling the pressure this well is going to take him to the top. He can be a rival for Grand Slam titles.”

A historical of the sport of the racket, the Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov, winner of two majors, Olympic champion in Sydney 2000 and leader of the ranking in 1999, went further on Twitter: “Alcaraz will be number one at most in three years.” Matts Wilander and Boris Becker, who commented on the match in different media, declared themselves Spanish fans instantly. Álex Corretja said he was “excited” and Emilio Sánchez Vicario spoke in terms similar to those of Tsitsipas without even taking into account Rafa Nadal: “I never saw something like this in an 18-year-old boy.” Patrick McEnroe, brother of the great John, wrote, “A star is born.” David Ferrer, Feliciano López and the Barcelona footballer and owner of the Davis Cup Finals, Gerard Piqué, joined in the congratulations.

While, Charly said that he had had a “very good time on the track.” “Juan Carlos (Ferrero) always tells me that I have to have a good time, and with a smile, no matter what moment of the game, I play better. It's not that I lost concentration in the tiebreaker, but I enjoyed it like a little kid, “he explained.” I tried to play at my level, with the experience that competed against very important people like Zverev and Rafa (Nadal) gave me. That helps me not to repeat the things I did wrong and to know how to play happily. “

Control of emotions

Ferrero spoke on Saturday about that aspect: “The important thing is that he plays well, that he has a perfect attitude, and the consequence will be the results, but they should not be put before them. “The Valencian, who knows what it is to stand out at an early age, he tries to get Carlos to “control his emotions.” “In that he has improved a lot,” he says. This Sunday, in connection with the public in New York, you will have a new opportunity to show it.

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