Alcaraz: "I would love to be able to play much more doubles throughout the year"

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His debut in the Laver Cup has not been with the expected result, but there are many positive things to take from his loss in doubles alongside Alexander Zverev against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. Carlos Alcaraz attends a press conference to discuss how it has been to compete for the first time in the tournament, what he can learn from this defeat, and how he sees Team Europe after the first day of the event held in Berlin.

Happy with his performance despite the loss

"In the first set, we lost a couple of points after good rallies. They are very tough opponents to play doubles against. In the second set, we had chances to break their serve, but we were not able to. I am very pleased with the level I played at, although I am not used to playing in this category."

His first time at the Laver Cup 2024

"It's different with the crowd; I felt the same as in other tournaments. The team aspect gives me a different feeling that I love. Seeing all the players on the bench cheering for us is a great experience. I want to experience this again tomorrow in the singles match," said the Spaniard in the press conference.

"I don't feel any more or less pressure. I love playing in team competitions and try to do my best. I love the energy my teammates transmit to me from the bench. It's a different feeling that I love."

Relationship with Federer

"It was fantastic to play in front of him. It's the first time he has seen me in a match live. I am very happy he was there watching us. I hope to see him tomorrow in the singles, that he enjoyed today's doubles. It was great to see him during warm-up. He told me he is very happy to see me live, to be here. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time."

Room for improvement in doubles

"Doubles helps me work on my returns, get good feelings. In doubles, it's crucial to have a good connection with the ball, and that's what helps you in singles, to feel comfortable, confident. I believe I play doubles well, but the rhythm comes from playing matches. I would love to play more doubles throughout the year, but obviously, my focus is on singles, on trying to do my best in all tournaments. Due to physical reasons and the calendar, I can't play much doubles, but I love it."

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