Alcaraz holds the cup
The 18-year-old Spanish teenager Alcalas won the first Masters title at the Miami Masters, which ended last week, and is also the youngest men's singles champion in the tournament's 37-year history. Although this is the first time in his career that Alcaraz has played in the final of the ATP 1000 Masters, he has shown wisdom and calmness beyond his age, overcome tension, and won the heaviest title to date.
Alcaras unexpectedly received a congratulatory call from the King of Spain after the match, and the Spanish youngster admitted that it made him more nervous than the final: "It was really fantastic to be able to get a call from the King, it made me more nervous than playing this game. He said congratulations on winning the championship, such an achievement is based on every day's effort, I never expected to get a call from the king, it is simply amazing. ”
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Speaking about the key to winning the final, Alcaraz credited his coach Ferrero, who played an important role in his pre-match conversations.
"He told me that everyone knew it was my first time playing the final of the Masters, but he asked me to try to think of this game as the first game of the tournament, to try to overcome my own nervousness as I did in the semi-finals, to play my own style, and not to think too much about this as a final. Stick to it in the game and stay mentally strong, just like I do in every game in this tournament. He told me to enjoy the occasion, enjoy the game, enjoy my first Masters final, and go all out without regrets. ”
Due to the recent death of his father, Ferrero originally had no plans to accompany Alcaraz to the Miami Masters, and Ferrero made a surprise appearance before the final began, which also gave Alcaraz additional motivation.
"He (Ferrero) is a very important person for me, both from a professional player's point of view and from a personal life point of view, he has helped me a lot in both areas. When we're together, we talk about everything that happens in life, everything about sports, including football. I saw him as both my coach and my friend, so I could tell him anything. ”
"When I won the last point, all the images of my dreams came to mind." Alcaraz spoke of his moment of celebration, with him on his knees after winning the race point, "When I was younger, winning the Masters was my dream, and when I got down on my knees, I remembered everything I had done for it, all my dreams, my efforts, my training and the setbacks I had, and it all came to my mind at that time. ”
In the following clay season, if Alcaraz can continue this excellent state, breaking into the world's top ten will soon become a reality. Alcaraz says both clay and hard courts are his favourite venues: "I now have two clay titles and a hardcover title, and I feel good on both, so I don't have a clear preference. ”
(Text, Editor/Faye Wong, Photo/Visual China)