Alcaraz explains his anger with the chair umpire: "I didn't have time to breathe"
The man from Murcia was happy to advance to the next round and explained what happened with the chair umpire and the anger he had towards her at the end of the first set.
It wasn't an easy start for Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 Beijing ATP. Tournament beginnings have been tough for the Murcian player on more than one occasion, today having to deal with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard's serves at over 230 km/h. Carlitos managed to find his moments to break the Frenchman's serve and advance in the Chinese capital.
Match Assessment
I am very happy with the level I showed today. It was not an easy match, and finding rhythm from the baseline was challenging. I think I did what I had to do, which was to put a lot of returns in and put pressure on his service games. I was getting serves at 230 or 240 in the first set and at 210 or 215 in the second set. It wasn't easy for me with the power he has. The plan was to stay very focused and avoid mistakes. I played good points from the baseline when I had the chance. I am very happy with my level.
Views on the argument with the umpire
When you play against a server like him, I am aware that every service game is very tough. That's why when I saved three break points at 0-40 and finally took the set, it was very important to me. I got upset about what happened because I felt I didn't have time between points, that I had to run and couldn't take time to breathe or rest. I closed out a point at the net, which was the case, and I didn't have time to grab the towel and do my routine. That upset me. Closing that set was very important to me and starting the second with that confidence. He made three double faults at the beginning of the second set, which helped me. I needed to stay very focused in the following games.
About the Beijing tournament
It's a great tournament. We have many facilities. The gym is very good, the locker room, the players' lounge… everything is great for the tennis players. I like this tournament, and I love playing here. I'm not going to lie, I feel very comfortable here. The people are very friendly and always find ways to help us and make us feel very comfortable.
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