Alcaraz reveals why he has arrived in such good shape this part of the year

Some may have thought that Carlos Alcaraz could have suffered from the change of city, fatigue, or the different conditions of this ATP Tournament in Shanghai compared to Beijing, but 72 hours after that intense final against Sinner, the Murcian didn't waver from the high level he displayed throughout the week in the Chinese capital. This Saturday, Carlitos easily defeated Juncheng Shang, who could only manage to win four games against him.

During the press conference, the Spanish player revealed how he turned something negative, like the American tour in Cincinnati and the US Open (two losses in three matches), into something positive. You can always find the silver lining if you channel your energy into it. At 21 years old, and supported by a truly professional team that knows how to deal with issues like the one he had at that moment, Alcaraz used that rough patch of results and tennis as an opportunity to focus more on his physical and gameplay, to arrive in peak condition for this stage of the season, where other players are barely keeping up. Nothing better than that to make a difference.

Reaching the peak of form at this point in the season and how he explains it

I try to keep up the momentum. I feel good on the court, and physically I feel very good. For my tennis, it's crucial to feel this way. I'm hitting the ball really well, too. I'm someone who looks for the positive side. For example, the North American tour didn't go as well as I expected, so I had more time to prepare for this part of the year, gearing up for this tournament. I've had a couple of weeks where I worked on and off the court, and that has paid off. I think that's the difference and why I'm displaying this level of tennis. I just try to enjoy my time on the court, play great points, great rallies.

About Wu, his next opponent

I know he was in the Top 100 and won an ATP title, if I'm not mistaken. I know he plays well. I've watched some of his matches. I'm not sure what happened to him, if he got injured or not, but he beat Jarry 6-2, 6-1, very easily. Beating someone like the Chilean in that manner is impressive. I'll have to be very focused in this match. I'll observe what he did against Jarry yesterday to assess his level and focus on the match as best as I can.

Being an example for other young players

For me, it's something great. I heard my opponent today say that it was an honor to share the court with me. He's younger than me, and I'm sure we'll share the court more times, in training or important matches. He'll be at the top. It's also a pleasure for me to share the court with Shang.

Where he thinks Wu has most improved since Australia

I don't count that match because he got injured and we only played a set. I've seen his recent games, where he clinched his first ATP title. He's playing great tennis. I'll continue to follow him, watch many of his matches. I think he'll improve a lot. He's a player to keep an eye on. I'll follow his results in the coming years.

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