Carlos Alcaraz in shock after elimination in three sets

The words of Carlos Alcaraz

Clamorous defeat in three sets against world number 74 Botic van de Zandschulp for Carlos Alcaraz, eliminated in the second round of the Us Open with a score of 6-1 7-5 6-4 in just 2 hours and 19 minutes.

“I don’t know what to say – the words of the Spaniard still in shock in the press conference –. He played great, he didn’t make any mistakes and that confused me. I didn’t know how to handle him, how to deal with him, I didn’t hit the ball well, I couldn’t raise the level, he didn’t give me any chance. I played so many matches, I came here that I didn’t have so much energy, I took a break after the Olympics, I thought it was enough but obviously it wasn’t, but there is no excuse. During the match I tried to fight also against myself, against my mind, not only against my opponent”.

Over the moon the Dutchman: "This è was an incredible night, my first night on the’Ashe. I played with enormous confidence in the’last match, and I wanted to give myself a’chance today, and I did it. I defended well and was aggressive, beating Carlos è magnificent".