By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_now | Friday, June 6, 2025
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King of Clay Rafa Nadal Famous said suffering is a prerequisite for the great success of Slam.
Reigning Roland Garros Champion Carlos Alcaraz Says confrontation with world no. Jannik Sinner or Grand Slam King Novak Djokovic brings beautiful brutality.
World no. 2 Alcaraz was defeated Lorenzo Masetti In four groups to empower his second direct final Roland Garros with his 13th consecutive victory in Paris.
Alcaraz travels with a 4-0 record in the Grand Slam finals in the French Sunday final Open against Sinner or Djokovic.
Asked afterwards what he likes to cope with the two champions, Alcaraz said the two bring his best – and strengthen his faith pain is progress because both rivals “push you to the border”.
“I mean, I like every time I’m playing against them because I love that battle,” Alcaraz told the media in Paris. “But you know, most of the time is only about suffering because they push you to the border.”
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Alcaraz said those brutal confrontations are beautiful experiences that make him a better player.
“But my favorite thing is, as I said, it gives you feedback on how I can be better, a better player,” Alcaraz said. “I think it’s important, and that’s beautiful, though if I win or not, it gives you a lot of statistics and gives you the reactions.”
