Alcaraz points out which virtue of Medvedev worries him the most.

Fernando Murciego | 9 Jul 2024 | 21.35

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Carlos Alcaraz once again dropped a set on his way in Wimbledon, but this no longer worries anyone. In a Grand Slam, where you can watch matches that last for four hours, it's quite common that you may lose a set against the best players, especially on a surface like grass. The important thing is that when the Spaniard steps up his game, no one can keep up with him. Just ask Tommy Paul today. Once again in the semifinals of the AELTC, Alcaraz went through a quick press conference before rushing off to enjoy the France-Spain match in the Euro Cup.

First Impressions

"I am very happy to be back in the Wimbledon semifinals, very pleased with the level I am playing at, excited to face Daniil Medvedev on Friday."

Turning the Match Around

"I always try to find solutions, I am aware that I won't bring my best tennis in every match. I know there will be matches where I won't find that top form, even though I always strive for it. I think this is one of the things the Big3 did very well in their careers, winning on days when they didn't play their best tennis. Even on those days, they managed to reach a good level to win, so that's what I often think during matches. When I'm not playing my best tennis, I try to find solutions to improve, to defeat my opponent. Sometimes it's difficult, you can't always play brilliantly, even though today my level was good enough to beat my opponent."

Two Courts, Two Playing Styles

"Obviously, there are different conditions when the roof is open compared to when it is closed. I felt that difference playing on the Centre Court and on Court 1, even the grass is different. I think there is much more sand on Court 1 than on the Centre Court, not talking about the holes. It's normal because there were many more matches on Court 1 than on the Centre, so there were days when I had to adapt my game to that. At times, I didn't feel comfortable at all playing on Court 1 in those conditions, so I had to acclimate, try to bring out my best tennis. I think in the end, I found it, at least I found a good level of tennis to feel comfortable against him."

Medvedev Highlights His Ability to Make Winners

"I'm glad my opponents think that way, it means they will have to be very focused on every shot. It doesn't matter if I'm in an attacking or defensive position, I want them to think I'm capable of returning the point or making an incredible shot to look for the winner. It's great for me that they think something like that. For me, the most difficult thing about facing Daniil, or the most special thing he has as a player, is that he can reach every ball. He's like a wall, he retrieves every ball. I feel like I can make an amazing shot and there he is to return it. It's hard to play while thinking about that, so that's what I would focus on with Daniil."

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