"In Montreal & Cincinnati, I felt the pressure and couldn't smile on court" - Carlos Alcaraz after winning 2022 US Open × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis US Open 2022 News

In Montreal & Cincinnati I felt the pressure couldn t smile on court - Carlos Alcaraz after winning 2022 US Open

By Parag Jain Modified 12 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest-ever ATP No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 in three hours and 20 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday to win the 2022 US Open, his first Grand Slam title. However, the Spaniard didn't start his North American tour with the best of results. At the Canadian Open in Montreal, Alcaraz faced a shocking first-round exit against America's Tommy Paul. The 19-year-old won his first two matches at the Cincinnati Masters, defeating Mackenzie McDonald and Marin Cilic. He was stopped in the quarterfinals by Britain's Cameron Norrie. In a press conference on Sunday, Alcaraz's coach and former player Juan Carlos Ferrero stated that after the Cincinnati Open, it seemed like the young sensation was worrying too much about numbers and not enjoying tennis. "One of the things that I talked to him after Cincinnati, that he maybe losing a little bit of his happiness on the court, maybe worrying about numbers and tournaments, not about his game," Ferrero said. Reflecting on his coach's statement later, the new World No. 1 admitted to feeling pressure while playing in Montreal and Cincinnati. He also stated that his top level comes through whenever he is smiling and having fun. "As Juan Carlos said, in Montreal and in Cincinnati I lost the joy a little bit. As you said, I felt the pressure," Carlos Alcaraz said. "I couldn't smile on the court which I'm doing in every match, every tournament. I came here just to enjoy, you know? To smile on the court, to enjoy playing tennis. I love playing tennis, of course. I would say if I smile, if I have fun out there, I saw my best level, my best tennis." Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanJuan Carlos Ferrero took a bet on a 15-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in September 2018

Fast forward September 2022 - they're both Grand Slam champions and world No.1s22821Juan Carlos Ferrero took a bet on a 15-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in September 2018Fast forward September 2022 - they're both Grand Slam champions and world No.1s https://t.co/udpSPUaqpf

It is the culmination of your first great season - Rafael Nadal to Carlos Alcaraz after latter s victory

Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Rafael Nadal For a third straight year, the US Open has a champion other than a member of the Big 3. By winning the 2022 US Open at the age of 19 years, four months, and six days, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to win a Major since compatriot Rafael Nadal, who won the 2005 French Open two days after turning 19. Alcaraz, who grew up watching Nadal and often praises him, received a special message from the 22-time Grand Slam champion after Sunday's final. The 36-year-old took to social media to congratulate Alcaraz and runner-up Casper Ruud. "Congratulations @carlosalcaraz for your first Grand Slam and for the number 1. It is the culmination of your first great season. I am sure there will be many more! Great effort @CasperRuud98! very proud of you! Tough luck today but amazing tournament and season! Keep going," Nadal tweeted.Rafa Nadal@RafaelNadalFelicidades @carlosalcaraz por tu primer Grand Slam y por el número 1 que es el colofón a tu primera gran temporada que estoy seguro serán muchas más!
Great effort @CasperRuud98 !very proud of you! Tough luck today but amazing tournament and season! Keep going!11369017116Felicidades @carlosalcaraz por tu primer Grand Slam y por el número 1 que es el colofón a tu primera gran temporada que estoy seguro serán muchas más! Great effort @CasperRuud98 !very proud of you! Tough luck today but amazing tournament and season! Keep going! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी