"I was nervous before the match": Carlos Alcaraz had the previous encounter with Fabian Marozsan on his mind.
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Carlos Alcaraz continues to stand strong in his title
defense at Indian Wells, securing another impressive victory in two sets. The
world No. 2 triumphed over Fabian Marozsan, his conqueror in the previous
Masters in Rome, with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3. He will face the winner of the
match between Alexander Zverev and Alex de Miñaur in the quarterfinals.
"Honestly, I was nervous before the match, I won't lie.
Playing against someone who easily defeated you, where I had no chance during
the match in Rome, made it difficult for me to know how to approach the game.
But I did it very well; I started strongly, with my style from the beginning.
Today, I knew what I had to do, better than in Rome," analyzed Alcaraz
regarding the match's progression.
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He also praised his opponent, who had defeated him in their
only previous encounter: "Of course, with the level he has, he is a great
tennis player. I am sure he will continue climbing in the rankings."
"After a great first set, I had to keep pressing in the
second, trying to break the serve as soon as possible, staying ahead on the
scoreboard, not letting him find his game. That's what I was thinking, and I
believe I did it very well; I pushed my opponent to the limit," commented
Alcaraz on his strategy in the second set.
He also discussed areas for improvement for Thursday's
match, where he will inevitably face a top-10 world player: "I think I
made some mistakes that I didn't want to. Probably, those are areas where I
need to be better in the next round. I need to serve better; I don't want to
say that I served poorly today, but I have to keep progressing, playing good
tennis on the court, and I hope to continue doing so in the next round."
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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