Paul: "You feel different things than usual when you face Alcaraz."

Tommy Paul has been more than a worthy competitor in the quarterfinal clash of Wimbledon 2024 against Carlos Alcaraz. The American tennis player put up a tough fight, and during a press conference, he thoroughly analyzed what it feels like to face the Murcian on this surface, examining the keys to the match. They have developed an intimate rivalry after great battles, and at Wimbledon 2024, they offered a great spectacle. Tommy Paul is one of the players who can trouble Carlos Alcaraz the most due to his playing style, and he did just that in London, although he ultimately had to surrender to the evidence. The Spaniard moves on grass with impressive ease, as acknowledged by the American player, who had not faced Carlitos on this surface before. - Tommy Paul amazed by Alcaraz's level on grass "It was a great match; he displayed tremendous level in the final sets, dictated the points, and made it impossible for me to take the initiative. He played wonderfully, with impressive power," Paul began. "The ball speed was very high, and we both moved well. He managed to maintain that level throughout the match, while I had a drop in performance. I didn't serve that well, and facing Carlos without hitting many first serves wasn't fun. With my second serve, it seemed like he was everywhere," asserted the American. When asked about the extra difficulty of facing Carlos Alcaraz on grass, Tommy Paul was resolute. "It's incredible how well he moves; I would say he's the fastest player at the moment. Grass suits his tennis very well because he can change directions with his shots and move excellently. He plays very low, and that's not easy. When he starts to accumulate energy and gain momentum, you feel things when facing him that you don't experience with the rest of the players. He plays amazing tennis, and when he manages to win some of those crazy points he loves so much, he becomes unstoppable," concluded Paul, who must be satisfied with his performance at Wimbledon 2024.

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