Alcaraz admits his problems with serving: "I'm struggling a bit, it's what I need to improve"
The player from Murcia emphasized service as the main area for improvement and, after Zverev's words, explained his philosophy for enjoying and not suffering on the tennis court.
Carlos Alcaraz continues his journey on the Wimbledon 2025 courts. With the confidence of being the number two in the world, but also the humility to recognize that there are aspects of his tennis that still need significant improvement. In this case, and after defeating Oliver Tarvet to reach the third round, the player from Murcia, during a press conference, spoke about his serve as the key to unlocking his full potential; furthermore, he delved into his philosophy of enjoying the journey in response to the harsh comments made by Alexander Zverev the previous day.
- Quick thoughts after his victory over Tarvet
"It was a great victory, an important triumph. Regardless of him being ranked #700 in the world, I was truly impressed by his level; I believe he played a very good match. Winning today was crucial for me to continue building confidence in myself and to feel proud of the level I have shown."
- What he said to Tarvet at the net and how he analyzes his level and the match he played
"I congratulated him on the tournament, encouraged him to keep working hard. He seems like a very nice person and a hard worker. I get the feeling he loves this sport, played with a lot of passion, and that is very important. How far can he go? I don't know. As far as I know, he is still in college. We'll see what he chooses. If he chooses to continue with college, the level will be very high. I've heard that there are around 26 players here who have been in or are currently in college, so the level is very high. If he keeps working hard, if he continues training the same way and playing at a professional level, I believe he can go far."
- Thoughts on the high number of seeds that have fallen in the first round and how that affects his confidence or adds pressure
"Yes, I've been keeping track of everything. I heard that this is the tournament with the most seed upsets in the first round, so it's truly surprising. In a way, that makes me more focused on the tournament. I almost got knocked out of Wimbledon when I went to a fifth set in the first round. I'm trying to play each match more focused because, as we see, every match is different and challenging; anything can happen in this sport, even in the first round."
- Alcaraz assesses his current level and areas for improvement
"I'm happy to have shown a better level today, overall, compared to the first round. There are a couple of things I'd like to improve on and feel better about, but in general, I felt very, very good on court today. Tomorrow I'll go in and work on what didn't function well today. Step by step, feeling better."
- Carlos's concerns about his serve
"Here at Wimbledon, I'm struggling a bit with my serve. In terms of balls and speed, I feel things are different between Queen's and this tournament. I'm facing some difficulties, but every day I'm gaining more confidence. Today, I believe I served better. I would say the serve is the main aspect I need to improve on right now. Perhaps the serve is the most crucial shot on grass; after the first round, I left the court very unhappy with my serving level, but today I felt somewhat better. Tomorrow, I'll pay much more attention to my serve so that I'll be better in the third round. It's true that at Queen's, right after Munar's match, I started serving incredibly. I hope to achieve the same here."
- After Zverev's harsh comments yesterday and his "cry for help," how is Carlos Alcaraz able to maintain happiness and joy while playing tennis? Has he felt down many times?
"Yes, I have felt down many times on a tennis court and in tournaments, but now I am very happy to have found the right path, with a lot of joy on the court. For me, it's not about winning or losing; I try not to focus on that: it's about enjoying playing tennis, having a good time when I step onto the court, not thinking about the result, living in the moment. Wimbledon, to me, is a gift. Every match I play is a gift. I try to make the most of it and enjoy it: sometimes it's hard, I know, and I accept it. I play for myself, for my team, and for my family; I don't think about anything other than being happy on the court. And it works quite well. I see many players talking about mental health: as I've said, I've found what works for me. I just try to continue on that path."
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