Alcaraz evaluation
On his admiration for Shelton: “We both have enormous respect for each other. Whenever we competed, we bring the level to the top. We have shown a very good level of tennis today. We have entertained people.
“He is so powerful, he can blows. Serving 230 (KMH) is incredible.
“I think we played really complete tennis, with the shots, coming on the net, big strokes, he stayed there all the match.
“It’s great to have a good in these matches, it’s a great energy for people. I love watching him play. I want to appreciate the moments I have shared with him today.”
On the way he fought mentally: “Honestly, today, I fought against myself in my mind. I just tried to calm down. In some moments, I was crazy, angry with myself, I did not think of very good thoughts.
“But I’m really, really happy not to have let these thoughts play against me. When I was broken, I continued. ”
During his next battle with Tommy Paul: “I remember that every match I played against him, it was really difficult. In the Grand Chelem, in Masters 1000, and all the tournaments that I played against him, it was not at all easy,” said Alcaraz, 4-2 against the seeded n ° 12.
“He is in the quarter -finals of another big slam, so his level is really high at the moment. He has a lot of confidence, I’m almost sure.
“I will try to continue, trying to be better. I will try to learn errors that I made today. I’m not going to do the same against Tommy, but I think that for people, it will be a really interesting match to watch.”
