After being surprised by Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan on the Italian Open, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is set to “reset” his thoughts and regain focus forward of the French Open.
The 20-year-old has been in very good type on clay, successful a title in Buenos Aires earlier within the season earlier than triumphing in Barcelona and Madrid forward of the Rome event.
But Alcaraz, who is about to leapfrog Novak Djokovic into the highest spot within the rankings and take the No. 1 seeding at Roland Garros, struggled in opposition to world No. 135 Marozsan to endure solely his second defeat on the floor this 12 months.
“I was perfect physically. I just didn’t feel comfortable,” Alcaraz instructed reporters. “He made me really feel uncomfortable on the court docket. He was aggressive on a regular basis.
“It was robust for me to get into the match, into the rally. I made loads of errors that I normally do not make. Obviously, nowadays can occur and you must deal with it.
“In the second set, I was close, I had my chances but didn’t take them. He was at the same level all the time. He deserves the win.”
Alcaraz mentioned he was trying ahead to a while off forward of the 12 months’s second Grand Slam which begins on May 28.
“I’m going to rest a little bit. I need some days to reset my mind, to be fresh for Roland Garros,” Alcaraz mentioned.
“Of course, to apply. That’s no secret. If I wish to have good leads to Paris, if I wish to go to Paris in good condition, I’ve to apply.
“I couldn’t practice more than three or four days in a row. I’ve been playing so much. It’s going to be really helpful to have days at home practising and getting ready.”
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