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6 Jun 2025 | 20.11
Carlos Alcaraz overcame a tough challenge in the semifinals of Roland Garros 2025 to find himself just one big step away from repeating last season's feat when he clinched the second Grand Slam of the year. The Spanish player, ranked number two in the world, awaits his opponent in the final from the clash between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the semis, who retired in the fourth set due to an injury.
Carlitos has been raising his level as he progressed through the rounds in Paris. The Murcian spoke at a press conference about how he experienced his semifinal duel despite his opponent's injury, how he sees the second semifinal match, and about his level up to Sunday in that final battle.
What is at stake in the final?
"What do I play on Sunday? A tennis match, simple."
His fifth Grand Slam final
"We strive to be in these kinds of situations, in these rounds, fighting to play Grand Slam finals. We try not to take it for granted. Just because we've reached five finals in a short time, at 22, we don't assume that in the coming years it will be the same or better.
We want to give it the credit it deserves, we try to value being in a Grand Slam final as if it were the first. That's the beauty, not thinking about the past, but living in the moment, appreciating being in a Grand Slam final. We shouldn't take anything for granted."
On the semifinal between Djokovic and Sinner
"As soon as the press conference is over, I'll start watching it, on TV or on my phone. I'll do anything to see it, not only because I'll face the winner, but as a big tennis fan, it's a match worth watching. Every time they face each other, the level is very high. I will definitely watch it."
His physical and mental evolution
"Physically, there isn't much change either. We've been improving, getting to know ourselves as the years go by, what we need and what works for us, what doesn't. From there, we are building a suitable path for my career.
Mentally, we have been learning from the situations we have experienced, from Grand Slam finals, from bad moments, from good moments, and we've been forging a strong mental level capable of solving big problems. I'm already 22, it's time to mature a little. It's time to grow and learn from those situations."
On frustration on the court
"Gaining experience doesn't mean I'll be calm, that I won't complain even once, or that my face won't change. It's just about learning not to let it affect you for long. Today there were moments when I got angry, when things weren't going well, I complained sometimes, kicked the seat. We know that's temporary. You release the anger you have inside, and we try to ensure that in the next point, you're in the best possible shape and that it doesn't affect us for more than two games. Perhaps I'm not like others, but it's about a point or two, and then we forget about it."
Final at Roland Garros: Sinner or Djokovic
"Against either of them, I expect a very tough final, with good and bad moments, where we'll have to know how to deal with all kinds of situations. If Jannik wins, the focus could be on the Rome final, but I believe the beauty of tennis is that one week can be one way and another week totally different. We have to learn not to dwell too much on the Rome final if it's against Jannik and try to arrive in the best possible way because the conditions are completely different.
If it's against Djokovic, we'll try to give our best. Perhaps the focus could be on the Paris final (Olympic Games), and in a year, many things can change, so we'll be prepared for whoever the opponent is on Sunday, give our best, and above all, not be afraid, go for it."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz avisa de cara a la final: "Lo importante es no tener miedo, ir a por ello"
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