Carlos Alcaraz is back in Canada with the hopes of having a better result at the Canadian Open this year compared to last year's early exit.
Last year's expedition in Montreal didn't go that well for Alcaraz who was beaten by Tommy Paul comfortably. It was an early exit for the Spaniard which is always disappointing but his admission was even more troublesome. He said that he was overwhelmed by the pressure which was one of the first times he publicly admitted that.
Like many times in his career so far, Alcaraz dealt with it well playing superb tennis a few weeks later to win the US Open. He did the same thing by shaking off a poor Roland Garros finish this year to win Wimbledon. That newfound experience should help him to turn things around in Toronto as well.
I remember that I [did] not [have] a good run last year in Canada. I came this year to change it, hopefully to have a good run, better than last year. But one year later, I think I learned a lot from that situation on how to deal with the pressure, how to deal [with] everything.
I have been playing in great stadiums in great rounds and I'm fighting for great things. I think that helped me a lot to grow up as a player, as a person, and I think one year later, I'm totally different.”
The Spaniard already had his first practice session in Canada it was a good one with Medvedev. It's his first time in Toronto and the reception has been wonderful which he appreciates. He should see plenty more as the event progresses.
It's great to be here. I had my first practice today with Medvedev and I felt the love from the people,” Alcaraz said. “They were screaming, ‘Carlitos. let's go! Come on!’ It was my first practice and my first time here in Toronto, so it was special.
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