Carlos Alcaraz admits he was “brilliant” and at his “best level ever” in his US Open last victory over Jannik Sinner in New York on Sunday.
Alcaraz dethroned Sinner in sensational style to seal his second US Open title and change into new world No 1 after safety delays pissed off followers with the of United States president Donald Trump.
In the end centre stage belonged to Alcaraz, who sealed his sixth Grand Slam title with a serving masterclass, profitable 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4.
The 22-year-old now owns six Grand Slam titles – the youngest man since Bjorn Borg to attain the feat – including a second trophy right here to his French Open and Wimbledon doubles.
“In general, I think it has been my best level during the two weeks. Since the first match until the final I think I’ve been playing great tennis,” Alcaraz advised Sky Sports activities’ Laura Robson on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
“The main target was actually, actually excessive. I did not lose the main focus in any respect in any of the matches, which I am actually completely happy about.
“With the serve, I’ve been really focused on it. I got broken just three times, once in the final. In general, I just played amazing tennis.”
Requested what a part of his recreation he was most happy with executing towards large rival Sinner, Alcaraz replied:
“I just maintained my best level since the first game until the last one. Tactically, I tried to be perfect.
“Matches towards Jannik are all about being good tactically, and bodily it is actually demanding as effectively. I believe I’ve to be excellent towards him.
“Today, I just was brilliant, to be honest. In the second set, a few mistakes, but in general, I just was brilliant.
“If I wish to beat Jannik on the largest stage, I’ve to be good, which I am actually completely happy about.”
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Sinner seems to be to change into extra “unpredictable”
Jannik Sinner admits he must make tweaks to his recreation if he desires to compete with Alcaraz
Sinner admits his most important purpose is to change into extra “unpredictable” to change into a greater participant following his four-set defeat this his arch-nemesis.
The Italian mentioned: “I was very predictable on court today. He changed up the game. That’s also his style of how he plays. Now it’s going be on me if I want to make changes or not. We’re definitely going work on that.
“I did not make one serve and volley. I did not use a number of drop photographs. You then arrive on the level the place it’s a must to play Carlos, it’s a must to exit of the consolation zone. I’ll strive make some modifications. To be a bit extra unpredictable as a participant. That is what I’ve to do, making an attempt to change into a greater tennis participant. On the finish of the day that is my most important purpose.”
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Tim Henman joins Dan Khan to replicate on how Alcaraz didn’t let Sinner attain his standard ranges within the US Open last
Sinner added with a smile: “I’m a very, very solid, you know, baseliner. I’m a very strong hitter. I’m a good player, you know…”
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