Facing off against Jannik Sinner five times in a single year is a decent sign that you’re doing something right, but you expect Carlos Alcaraz wouldn’t mind a bit of a break from his encounters with the Italian.
“I’m seeing you more than my family, Jesus!” the Spaniard joked in his on-court interview. “It’s great to share the court, to share the locker rooms, to share everything with you. Watching you improve every day.”
His matches against Sinner have undoubtedly made the 22-year-old a better player, but time with his coaches has clearly been crucial too.
“I’m really lucky to have you guys, to be honest. The hard work you’re making just to make me even better, not only in the professional part, but the personal part as well. I’m just really proud about the people I have around,” he said. “Every achievement that I’m having is thanks to you.”
Having claimed a second US Open title, Alcaraz is clearly very comfortable in New York.
“Everyone who made this possible, this tournament, is super special for me. Everything you’re doing, everything just to make us feel at home. You made it incredible,” he said.
“I just feel at home, feel the energy, feel the love and (I’m) just trying to play my best for you guys.”