PARIS | In the absence of Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros, all hopes are allowed for Carlos Alcaraz. The world number one will however have to win all his matches during the fortnight, and the next player who will try to stop him is the Canadian Denis Shapovalov.
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This will be the first duel between the two athletes, who trained together recently in Barcelona.
“Everyone knows their level, in Shapovalov. He has a very good game. It will surely be very difficult for me during our match. I will have to be ready, and concentrate on his shots,” mentioned the Spaniard following his victory in four sets in the second round against the Japanese Taro Daniel on Wednesday.
Focus on yourself
Alcaraz therefore expects good opposition from the 26e seeded in the tournament, but he doesn’t want to dwell on it too much.
“I try not to think too much about the opponent. I try to think more about me, about my game. I want to be in the present moment during my matches, ”added the young man who celebrated his 20e May 5 birthday.
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Denis Shapovalov reached the second round at Roland-Garros for the first time.
For the first time in his career, Shapovalov reached the third round of the French Open and for the occasion, he will have the chance to play on the central court, the Philippe-Chatrier, for the “night session”, as they say. in Paris. The meeting will not start before 2:15 p.m., Quebec time.