Alcaraz's revelation about Sinner: "He needed him on the circuit"
The Murcian praises Jannik, saying that it's great to have him back in the tournaments.
There was great anticipation to see Carlos Alcaraz back on the courts after missing the Madrid tournament due to an injury in his right leg. The truth is that the Murcian player performed at a very high level against Lajovic and it hardly seemed like he was coming back from injury, as several aspects of his game shone and reached or even exceeded outstanding in his debut at the 2025 ATP Rome.
In the post-match press conference, Carlitos talked about how he has been dealing with his injury in the last two weeks, and he showered praise on Jannik Sinner, whom he had very good words for in what marks the Italian's return to the circuit. Regarding this Saturday, Alcaraz mentioned that he will take advantage of his free day to visit the city and do some sightseeing.
Key points from his match
I emphasized starting points with initiative. Enjoying, feeling as good as possible. It has been a great match in terms of serving, where I had a high percentage and felt very comfortable. This gives me a lot of confidence for what's to come. Tomorrow, I will visit Rome. I have a friend who lives here, plays for Lazio, and we will watch the game to enjoy a bit. I want to see the city and visit the beautiful sights of Rome.
About today's match
It has been a great start to the tournament. I was expecting something worse from my side, but I am very happy. The important thing was to see if I would feel the injury or not, but I did a couple of sprints without pain, which is very good.
His recovery two weeks ago
I took a few days off. I only did recovery with my physio. I didn't do any physical activity or any kind of movement. I did things like going to the Copa del Rey final or to the motorcycle races in Jerez. Things that were good for me. When I got home on Monday after Madrid, I had an exam to see how I was doing, and it seemed almost perfect. Then I started training. It's a bit of everything. A mix of rest, being with my friends and family, and practice to prepare for Rome.
Regarding his documentary
Everyone who has seen it has their opinion, which is great. I was not afraid to show who I really am and how I behave when I am with my friends or at home. I wasn't afraid. I have shown people what my personality is like, and I feel great about having shown that.
Sinner's presence in Rome
It's great to see him around or back. In a way, I needed him on the circuit because he pushed me to be a better player and to give my 100%. I needed him, and so did tennis. He is able to attract many fans. His tennis is incredible. As I say, it's not only good for me, but also for tennis fans.
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