Alcaraz, after his exhibition against Nakashima: "I feel like I can do anything on the court"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 28 Sep 2025 | 13.40

Alcaraz, after his exhibition against Nakashima: "I feel like I can do anything on the court." Photo: Getty Images.

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Carlos Alcaraz gave another outstanding performance this season, especially in the last two months where he has accumulated quite a few. Since the start of the North American hard-court swing, he has been a true force of nature. With fifteen consecutive victories, no opponent or injury can currently stop him. This was evident in his match against Brandon Nakashima, whom he dominated from the first point to the last in a true display of skill (6-2, 6-4).

Nine consecutive semifinals, 65 wins in 2025, seven more titles to his name, and back at the world number one spot. All in all, a memorable season that could turn into a perfect one if he continues to add victories and trophies in this final stretch of the calendar. That's why Carlos Alcaraz has not slowed down, aware of his poor finishes in recent years and eager for redemption. But, step by step. First, he must finish the ATP Tokyo, where he will face Casper Ruud in the semifinals.

Nevertheless, the opponent placed in front of him does not matter. At this moment, Alcaraz is unmatched, especially because he is in a period of confidence and dominance like never before seen in the Murcian player. He confirmed this himself during the on-court interview after his victory against Nakashima, stating that his self-esteem is very high. He also expressed pride in being the lone Spaniard among many Americans in the Japanese tournament.

Thrilled with his first experience in Japan and raising Spain's flag high

"It's great to go through and play another semifinal. It's special because it's my first time playing in Japan, here in Tokyo. Reaching the semifinals in my debut is amazing. I'm simply trying to prevent Americans from going further. It's fantastic to see a Spanish flag in the draw."

Always grateful for the crowd's support

"I think I had to play more aggressively than usual because I wanted him to run much more than I did. That was my goal before the match. I hope the fans are enjoying the matches, enjoying the tennis. And I can only thank the people supporting me because they give me a lot of energy."

Reflecting on his nearly flawless last game

"I always say that closing out a match is tough. Even more so when you have match points, as happened to me when returning. Losing that game, where I had three match points, I thought it was going to be very difficult, but I tried to maintain focus and play some fantastic points in the last game. I don't think I've ever played a last game like this one, so I'm very happy."

A force to be reckoned with since the clay-court season

"I'm very pleased with how I'm doing things, how I'm approaching each tournament, each match. I believe that since the clay-court season started, I've been playing some of my best tennis, if not the best, and I'm very, very happy to match my best season in terms of wins and have some very important tournaments ahead that I'm looking forward to playing to see how far I can go. Today, I played a great match. I felt the ball very well, which makes me very proud, and I hope to continue like this."

At the peak of his career

"Probably, it's the best moment of my career. I feel very good on the court; every time I step on the court, I feel like I can do anything. Heading towards the end of the season with a lot of confidence, these types of matches, this level, help me a lot in keeping my confidence high. I just set goals before matches, before tournaments, and try to achieve them. I think that helps me a lot to play great tennis and maintain focus during the match," states Carlos Alcaraz, who enjoys the perfect game on the court and hopes to sustain it in this final stretch of the season to put the finishing touch on an almost perfect 2025.

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