Alcaraz, about the upcoming Davis Cup: "Perhaps it will be the most special tournament of my career"

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Carlos Alcaraz has concluded his participation in the ATP Finals 2024 with a bitter taste, the inability to qualify for the semifinals. A triumphant Alexander Zverev slammed the door in his face, wielding his power and displaying fantastic performance in crucial moments of the match. Carlos lacked stamina and instinct, aspects he discussed in a press conference where he also mentioned the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, an event he is already thinking about and has deemed as, pay attention, "the most important tournament of his career."

- Details that prevented his victory

"The tiebreak was quite close, with several points where I could have done better, undoubtedly. At 6-5, I don't know what idea came to my mind trying to volley that ball. That's tennis; you have to make decisions in a split second; sometimes you make the right decision, other times you make a wrong one. Choosing something silly at that crucial moment and losing the set in that way hurts. In the second set, I had a 40-0 lead with several silly points that made everything complicated. Then, some opportunities I had throughout the second set, the two break points at 15-40 I played very poorly, a 30-30 where I hit the ball out on the first or second shot... those are moments you have to learn from. Seeing that you had chances and didn't play them correctly hurts."

- How can freshness be improved in this final stretch of the year?

"I've already said that reaching this part of the season fresh is impossible, but I have to play my best tennis even when mentally tired. That's what the good ones do. How can you improve? I'm going to say something that I don't know if it's right or not, but every training session counts, every day and every tournament you go to, you have to go with the maximum enthusiasm possible, try not to find it so hard. It's complicated, but I think the main reason lies in the off-court practices, making it easier to go to training and maintain the same level at the end of the session. The accumulation of doing what's necessary and right every day is what makes you improve. I have a spectacular team that has dealt with this with other players, Juanki has a much clearer inside view, they are the ones who can guide me correctly to face this part of the season."

- How much excitement is there in winning the next Davis Cup?

"It's probably the most special tournament I will play in my career. Because of the circumstances, what it entails... the Davis Cup has always been a tournament I would love to win someday. For me, representing Spain is one of the greatest things in the world, being able to represent your country in any field. Having Rafa by my side, knowing it's his last tournament, makes it even more special. I will try to help the team in any way I can, do it for myself, for Spain, and above all, for Rafa, who truly deserves to end his incredible career with a title. I know how special the Davis Cup is for him, so it's going to be a tough challenge but also motivating for everyone."

- What is more important: a Davis Cup or Rafa's farewell?

"There is no doubt. If there is a debate, there are no doubts. Rafa's farewell is much more important to me. The Davis Cup happens every year. Rafa's farewell, a sports legend... unfortunately, there's only one (smiles). For me, the Davis Cup is very important, representing your country and winning it for Spain, but personally, I am very excited to be by Rafa's side at his farewell, and to do it in the Davis Cup, which is such a crucial tournament for him, practically where his career began with that victory over Roddick... retiring in this competition is special for him, and it is for me too, so it will be an incredible event and moment that hopefully culminates with the Cup."

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