“I am not like Novak and Sabalenka” “Carlos Alcaraz, on the famous steps from Roland Garros

The famous stairs by Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, the place where they practiced their dance movements at the end of the victories at Roland Garros, did not awaken the artistic spirit.

As he descended the steps, Carlos transmitted: “I am not like Novak and Sabalenka. I will not dance.”

Stairs of Victory for Carlos Alcaraz But No Dance for Us 😂#Rolandgaros pic.twitter.com/pvyppBehjz

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Carlos Alcaraz, after the semifinal with Musetti

“It's unpleasant to win like this. He's a very good player. He had an excellent slag season. He played at least semifinals at all the big tournaments on the slag this season. Only 4 players did this in the past, he is the fifth. I wish him all the good. I hope he will recover quickly.

I had chances in the first set, it was very hard. I couldn't take advantage of the chances. He played great tennis. After I won the second set I felt it was a relief. I knew what to do in the start of set 3, I tried to be aggressive, not to let him dominate the points. I wanted to be myself, to be calm and I was able to play a very good tennis at the beginning of the 3rd set, ”said Alcaraz, according to Eurosport.

Honestly, I'm very disappointed with the way it was over, but it was a great match. We both started very, very well, hitting the ball very well. I had to play at my best level in the tournament to keep up with him. I took a step forward in terms of my level, I felt closer to his.

I kept high level for two hours, so I'm very, very happy for it. It's a step forward, because the last two matches with him were a little unilateral. I felt that today I had my chances to win, to have 2-0 in sets, but, of course, Carlos plays very well. Is in a very good form

– Lorenzo Musetti