By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, June 6, 2025
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King of Clay Rafa Nadal famously stated struggling is a prerequisite to Grand Slam success.
Reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz says dealing with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic brings lovely brutality.
World No. 2 Alcaraz defeated Lorenzo Musetti in 4 units to energy into his second straight Roland Garros closing together with his thirteenth consecutive win in Paris.
Alcaraz rides a 4-0 document in Grand Slam finals into Sunday’s French Open closing in opposition to both Sinner or Djokovic.
Requested afterward what he loves about dealing with these two champions, Alcaraz stated each carry out his greatest—and reinforce his perception ache is progress as a result of each rivals “push you to the restrict.”
“I imply, I take pleasure in each time that I am taking part in in opposition to them, as a result of I like that battle,” Alcaraz instructed the media in Paris. “However, you realize, more often than not is nearly struggling, as a result of they push you to the restrict.”
Alcaraz stated these brutal showdowns are lovely experiences that make him a greater participant.
“However my favourite factor is, as I stated, it offers you the suggestions of how can I be higher, a greater participant,” Alcaraz stated. “I feel that is essential, and that is lovely, despite the fact that if I win or not, offers you quite a lot of stats and offers you the suggestions.”
