Alcaraz predicts his duel against Medvedev: "Facing Daniil is always a war"

Carlos Alcaraz continues to advance in an ATP Beijing 2024 where he is showing his best version. The Murcian player does not ease off the accelerator, capable of signing spectacular points to defeat his opponents, as he did today against Karen Khachanov whom he eventually overwhelmed after a first set, albeit highly contested. Additionally, the player from El Palmar is showing an even more offensive style than usual, frequently going for parallel backhand returns without worrying about sacrificing a few errors along the way. He spoke about this ultra-offensive mindset and his upcoming match against Daniil Medvedev in the press conference and on the court sidelines.

- After losing a game of four deuces, you found yourself down 4-5 in the first set. How were you able to reset in such a mentally challenging moment and end up winning 7-5?

"I always try to put some pressure on my opponents when they are serving, in a way that makes them see that I am there, ready for the battle. If they want to win their service game, if they want to beat me, they will have to accept the challenge and play at a very high level of tennis. That's what I try to show them all the time. In this case, against Khachanov, I tried to pressure him on every point, every return, to see if he would get nervous, miss some first serves, and with the second serve, be in a position to attack continuously. I had some break opportunities at 4-all. I didn't capitalize on them, but that game helped me for the next ones. I could have gotten that break because I was consistently making my returns, playing good points, and then capitalizing on the chances he gave me. Happy to have finally broken his serve."

- Offensive spirit and essence in every match

"I always try to be aggressive, hit powerful and strong shots, and I feel no fear in showing it. I'm not afraid to try it over and over again, that's what I feel right now. In the recent matches, everything has gone well, I can't complain. I know I have to keep trying. I'm hitting the ball very well, moving well, not allowing my opponents to show their best tennis. It seems like the matches are played according to my style. That's what I like and that's what I want in every match."

- In the semifinals, against Daniil Medvedev

"It's always tough facing Medvedev. I have played great matches against him throughout this season and in the last two years. I'm ready to take on this challenge, to play my best tennis and move forward. Against Daniil, every match is like a war. Long matches, long rallies, that's always how it is when we face each other, but I'm ready for the challenge."

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