"It's crazy Kyrgios says I'm the favourite, I would say he is" - Alcaraz on US Open chances

| by Kadir Macar

Carlos Alcaraz and Nick Kyrgios showed massive respect for each other at this year's US Open as they named the other one as a favourite to win the event.

The 19-years-old Spaniard is enjoying a season that many dreamed of when they were still only teenagers. On the other hand, 27-years-old Australian re-invented himself and he's one of the most dangerous players on the ATP Tour.

So far in 2022, Nick Kyrgios and Carlos Alcaraz both lost only 9 times and that's also one of the reasons why they entered the 2022 US Open as one of the favourites. Speaking after his victory against Jenson Brooksby, the Spaniard spoke also about the 2022 Wimbledon finalist.

"Well, I played amazing today," said Alcaraz. "I would say the best match at the moment. Yeah, I feel great to have played this match today, a great level. I'm really happy with my performance today."

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"I just thought that I had to be focused to stay playing at the same level," said Alcaraz. "I knew I was going to have my chances to break his serve and stay in the set. I would say he got down a little bit after the second break. I make the most of my opportunities in the third set. I just tried to play at the same level and trying to be aggressive."

"For me (it) is crazy that Kyrgios says that I'm the favourite or I'm going to win the tournament. I would say he's one of the favourites as well. He has the level. I would say he's more serious off the court. I would say he plays unbelievable. Everybody knows that. Yeah, he's one of the favourites to win the tournament as well," said Carlos Alcaraz.

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