On February 18, Beijing time, the ATP250 level match in Buenos Aires ended the competition for the men’s singles 1/4 final. Alkaras, the second place in the world, was 6 to 4, 6-2 defeated laryovich, the 90th in the world, and successfully advanced to the top 4. In the semi-final, alkaras will encounter Spanish compatriots Zapata, who eliminated No. 5 seed serendolo 2-1.
The recovery from injury performed well
This is the first race that alkaras participated in. He chose to participate in a 250-point race in South America. Naturally, he had the intention to test the recovery from injury. He has never participated in the Paris Masters since last ATP1000. Now, he shows no signs of discomfort in Argentina. On the contrary, he has made progress in the competition, “I have to be very solid on the court. This is my second game this year. I am very satisfied with my performance.”
Last year, alkaras was shocked. He achieved a record of 57 wins and 13 losses throughout the season, with an amazing 81 percent winning rate, including the beautiful grenadine Open Championship and two ATP1000 events (Miami, Madrid). The champion of two attp500 events (Rio and Barcelona) ranked the first in the world after the end of beautiful grenadine on September 12, from the 32nd at the beginning of the year.
19-year-old alkaras became the youngest year-end world number one in ATP history, breaking the 18-year monopoly of year-end world number one by Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray.
Although all of these are perfect, the injury also follows the shadow. Alcalas was forced to withdraw from the Paris Masters and ATP year-end finals due to the tearing of the oblique muscle in the left abdomen. At the beginning of this year, alkaras accidentally pulled the thigh muscle during training and withdrew from the whole Australian season including the Australian Open. And Djokovic won the 10th Australian Open champion by himself, replacing the Spanish to re-join the first place in the world of men’s singles.
The key to success: Look forward without fear of difficulties
After 5 months of recovery and rest, alkaras ushered in his first show of 2023 seasons in Buenos Aires. At present, alkaras is only 340 points away from the world’s first Djokovic, and the world ranking will fluctuate in the North American season.
After taking down jowich, alcalas said, “I played very well from the beginning to the last goal and the last point. I know it will be very difficult. He played very well on the clay court, he is a great player.” Alkaras said that he used “the 18 Martial Arts” in the game, from the impressive backhand stroke to his symbolic winning hanging ball, he showed enough confidence
After an hour and 34 minutes of fighting, alkaras finished 5 breaks in 10 break points. Next, alkaras will launch an impact on the first crown of the new year. If he is in good health, he will move to North America to prepare for returning to the first place in the world.
“In the past year, I have achieved all my dreams. I didn’t expect to come so fast. I always say that the best people in the world have never stagnated. As time goes by, they have been improving, just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. They are excellent when they are young, but they have been improving as they get older. I think I can improve everything, including technology, physical fitness and mentality. My team will help me step by step to make me better.” Alkaras said, “I always look forward and am not afraid of the difficulties I will face, which is the key to my success. I will not be afraid of the players I face in the game. When I make an appointment with Nadal and DE, I am full of respect for these greatest players, but I will still try my best to beat them.”
Guangzhou daily media reporter Sun Jiahui
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