Alcaraz surrenders to Machac's tennis: "There came a point where I didn't know what to do"

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The news of Rafa's withdrawal may overshadow what happened at the ATP in Shanghai, where Carlos Alcaraz was ousted in the quarterfinals by an incredible Tomas Machac. The Spaniard was one match away from facing Sinner on court again and leaves the Asian tour with a title, but with a bittersweet taste for not being able to turn the match around against the Czech.

Nevertheless, Alcaraz leaves content and proud of what he has achieved in these two weeks in China. Alcaraz did not hesitate to admit Machac's superiority in today's press conference, leaving him almost without an answer.

About his Asian tour

It has been a great tour. Winning the title in Beijing was a great achievement. This year in Shanghai, I improved on what I did last year, so that's good. I am a bit disappointed with today's defeat. I wanted to go further and play the semifinal with Jannik, but that's tennis. I just have to accept it. I love China and I am proud of my performance here.

The key factor in Machac's victory

I felt like I was playing against a Top 5 player. Not even a Top 10 player, but a Top 5 player. His level was very high. I waited for him to give me a chance, to open a window, but he didn't. From the first to the last game, his level was very high. His ball speed is incredible. I felt good on the court. I hit well, moved well... but, to be honest, there was a point where I didn't know what to do. This has been one of those matches where I couldn't play to his backhand. Every time I hit a forehand, it was a winner, or the next shot he hit was a winner. It was crazy. He pressured me to the limit, to the point where I had to think about where to place the ball in the most correct spot possible or he would make me run all over. That pressure was the key.

Upcoming Plans

I will go to Saudi Arabia. I will try to forget this defeat there. Then, I will play in Paris and the ATP Finals, ending with the Davis Cup. I will try to do my best in these tournaments to get closer to Jannik.
 

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