Euphoric and exultant, that's how the Czech showed himself after reaching his first Masters 1000 semifinals. How did he manage to defeat Carlos? He explains it himself.
Carlos Alcaraz
From Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz has shared how he experienced the announcement of Rafa Nadal's withdrawal. A very tough blow, not only for the rest of the fans of this sport. He shared how he felt about it, as well as had some very kind words towards the Spaniard.
"I couldn't believe it when I saw it. It didn't affect me at all before the match or distract me. I haven't been thinking about Rafa's news. It was hard to accept. I was in shock. I am grateful that I saw it an hour before the match, to have the necessary time to accept it and forget about it. These are very tough news. He has always been my idol since I started playing tennis and grew up watching him. Thanks to him, I wanted to become a professional tennis player. Losing him, in a way, is going to be tough for everyone. We will try to enjoy watching him play more. Now in Arabia and then in the Davis Cup. It's a sad day for tennis and for me."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz revela cómo reaccionó cuando se enteró de la despedida de Rafa: "Me quedé en shock"
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The Murcian surrenders to the Czech and his tennis today in Shanghai. Admits he didn't know what to do to respond to Machac's forehands.
Carlos Alcaraz has not had time to digest his defeat in Shanghai, as today we have learned the sad news of the withdrawal of Rafa Nadal at the end of the year. The young man from Murcia wanted to express some beautiful words towards his childhood idol, with whom he was able to play the Olympics a few months ago. Carlitos's dream come true, as he will enjoy playing side by side one last time in the Davis Cup in November. "From the boy who watched you on TV and dreamed of becoming a tennis player to the one who had the immense gift of playing by your side at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympics. Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is irreplaceable. I have enjoyed you tremendously and I will miss you greatly when you leave after the Davis Cup, Rafa," Alcaraz wrote on his social media.
From the boy who watched you on TV and dreamed of becoming a tennis player to the one who had the immense gift of playing by your side at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympics! 🥲 Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is irreplaceable! ❤️ I have… pic.twitter.com/MiX8l5Jnrh
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) October 10, 2024
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz le manda un bonito mensaje a Nadal: "Te echaré de menos tras la Copa Davis"
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The Italian got emotional in the semifinals of Shanghai just before the Spaniard announced his retirement from professional tennis. This is what the Italian said about him: "He is an incredible person."
We reveal the keys that will mark the quarter-final matches of the Asian tournament that will pit Sinner against Medvedev or in which Alcaraz and Djokovic participate.
Tomas Machac is immersed in an evident upward trend this season and his qualification for the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024 attests to it. The Czech, currently ranked 33rd in the world at 23 years old, displayed a stellar level of play against Paul and now faces Carlos Alcaraz. In a press conference, he was asked about his expectations for this match. "I think I have a chance to beat him because I am playing fantastic tennis. I am looking forward to the match a lot, after the great level we both showed in our Davis Cup duel. It hurt not being able to finish that match. I think we are going to have fun," stated the Czech.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Machac: "Creo que tengo posibilidades de vencer a Alcaraz"
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Euphoric and exultant, that's how the Czech showed himself after reaching his first Masters 1000 semifinals. How did he manage to defeat Carlos? He explains it himself.
The Murcian surrenders to the Czech and his tennis today in Shanghai. Admits he didn't know what to do to respond to Machac's forehands.
From Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz has shared how he experienced the announcement of Rafa Nadal's withdrawal. A very tough blow, not only for the rest of the fans of this sport. He shared how he felt about it, as well as had some very kind words towards the Spaniard.
"I couldn't believe it when I saw it. It didn't affect me at all before the match or distract me. I haven't been thinking about Rafa's news. It was hard to accept. I was in shock. I am grateful that I saw it an hour before the match, to have the necessary time to accept it and forget about it. These are very tough news. He has always been my idol since I started playing tennis and grew up watching him. Thanks to him, I wanted to become a professional tennis player. Losing him, in a way, is going to be tough for everyone. We will try to enjoy watching him play more. Now in Arabia and then in the Davis Cup. It's a sad day for tennis and for me."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz revela cómo reaccionó cuando se enteró de la despedida de Rafa: "Me quedé en shock"
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Carlos Alcaraz has not had time to digest his defeat in Shanghai, as today we have learned the sad news of the withdrawal of Rafa Nadal at the end of the year. The young man from Murcia wanted to express some beautiful words towards his childhood idol, with whom he was able to play the Olympics a few months ago. Carlitos's dream come true, as he will enjoy playing side by side one last time in the Davis Cup in November. "From the boy who watched you on TV and dreamed of becoming a tennis player to the one who had the immense gift of playing by your side at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympics. Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is irreplaceable. I have enjoyed you tremendously and I will miss you greatly when you leave after the Davis Cup, Rafa," Alcaraz wrote on his social media.
From the boy who watched you on TV and dreamed of becoming a tennis player to the one who had the immense gift of playing by your side at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympics! 🥲 Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is irreplaceable! ❤️ I have… pic.twitter.com/MiX8l5Jnrh
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) October 10, 2024
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz le manda un bonito mensaje a Nadal: "Te echaré de menos tras la Copa Davis"
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The Italian got emotional in the semifinals of Shanghai just before the Spaniard announced his retirement from professional tennis. This is what the Italian said about him: "He is an incredible person."
We reveal the keys that will mark the quarter-final matches of the Asian tournament that will pit Sinner against Medvedev or in which Alcaraz and Djokovic participate.
Tomas Machac is immersed in an evident upward trend this season and his qualification for the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024 attests to it. The Czech, currently ranked 33rd in the world at 23 years old, displayed a stellar level of play against Paul and now faces Carlos Alcaraz. In a press conference, he was asked about his expectations for this match. "I think I have a chance to beat him because I am playing fantastic tennis. I am looking forward to the match a lot, after the great level we both showed in our Davis Cup duel. It hurt not being able to finish that match. I think we are going to have fun," stated the Czech.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Machac: "Creo que tengo posibilidades de vencer a Alcaraz"
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This Thursday, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner take to the court to play their quarterfinal matches at the ATP Shanghai 2024. First up, the Italian will step on the court to face Daniil Medvedev. A tough duel awaits Sinner who aims to meet Carlos in the semifinals to seek revenge for what happened in Beijing. This initial match will be no earlier than three in the afternoon in Shanghai, not before 9 in the morning in Spain. Then, in the evening session, not before 12:30 in the afternoon in Spain, Carlos Alcaraz will try his luck against Tomas Machac.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Shanghai: Orden de juego del jueves 10 de octubre. Sinner y Alcaraz juegan sus cuartos de final
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Carlitos revealed a novelty that the tournament has introduced for players to relax and celebrated being able to have this to pass the time.