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Alcaraz on Laver Cup nerves: ‘I am a superb actor’
Spaniard helped Crew Europe to Laver Cup glory
September 23, 2024
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Carlos Alcaraz in motion through the Laver Cup for Crew Europe in Berlin.
By Sam Jacot
Carlos Alcaraz developed a profitable mentality within the early years of his spectacular profession when he carried out on the largest phases.
The 21-year-old has an ideal 4-0 document in main finals and secured an important victory for Crew Europe over Crew World within the Laver Cup on Sunday night time to safe victory for Bjorn Borg’s workforce. The Spaniard confirmed few indicators of nerves in his straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz in Berlin, however revealed that this isn’t at all times the case in his thoughts.
“Meaning I am a reasonably good actor,” Alcaraz stated after teammate Grigor Dimitrov felt the Spaniard confirmed little pressure on the pitch. “I used to be nervous, I will not deny that. After Sascha’s match, he did rather well. It was time for me to do my job. I needed to win. After that comeback, I needed to win.
“I used to be nervous, I used to be a bit nervous. I attempted to not present Taylor that I used to be nervous, however I feel I performed certainly one of my finest matches thus far. I attempted to be as calm as doable and hit in addition to I may.”
Alcaraz, making his Laver Cup debut, stated he felt a distinct type of stress through the workforce occasion than he’s used to when competing for trophies on his personal on the Tour.
“It was a distinct feeling. It was clear that they [Team Europe] “They’re supporting me behind me, it is totally different,” stated 15-time tour-level titleholder Alcaraz. “They’re simply making an attempt to remain there and present me good vitality on a regular basis, which makes me really feel actually comfy on court docket and attempt to do away with all of the nerves and play good tennis.”
Captain Borg led Crew Europe for the seventh and last time, with Yannick Noah changing the Swede subsequent 12 months. Borg has led Crew Europe to Laver Cup glory in 5 of the seven editions he has captained and is happy with how the occasion has gone this 12 months.
“An excellent workforce, good spirit. We had a superb week collectively,” Borg stated. “After we began on Sunday morning, I feel we had issues, however all these guys made it. It’s unbelievable. I’m so completely happy. I’m actually completely happy as a result of it’s my final 12 months within the Laver Cup, and to have this workforce is nice.”
Crew Europe trailed Crew World on the ultimate day, however gained three of 4 video games on Sunday to safe a 13-11 victory.