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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Carlos Alcaraz conquers frustration to find way past Ben Shelton
Carlos Alcaraz admitted Ben Shelton was driving him "mad" before dispatching the big-serving American to continue his march towards back-to-back French Open titles. The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (10-8) 6-3 4-6 6-4. "Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind. I just tried to calm myself - in some moments I was mad," he said. "I was angry with myself, talking not good things. I'm happy that I didn't let that thought play against me. "I tried to calm myself and tried to keep going. That's what I tried. "Every time we face each other we bring the level to the top. We entertained the people. He is a really powerful player. He can make any shots. "I think we played really great tennis. Drops, coming to the net, big shots, and we stayed there in the whole match. For me, it is great having Ben around, a great energy for tennis and for the people. I love watching him play." Alcaraz will face another American, 12th seed Tommy Paul, in the quarter-final.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
I was mad – Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton
The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (8) 6-3 4-6 6-4. 'Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind. I just tried to calm myself – in some moments I was mad,' he said. 'I was angry with myself, talking not good things. I'm happy that I didn't let that thought play against me. 'I tried to calm myself and tried to keep going. That's what I tried. 'Every time we face each other we bring the level to the top. We entertained the people. He is a really powerful player. He can make any shots. 'I think we played really great tennis. Drops, coming to the net, big shots, and we stayed there in the whole match. For me, it is great having Ben around, a great energy for tennis and for the people. I love watching him play.' Alcaraz will face another American, 12th seed Tommy Paul, in the quarter-final. Paul ended the hopes of Australia in the men's draw with a 6-3 6-3 6-3 win against Alexei Popyrin.
Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
I was mad – Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton
Carlos Alcaraz admitted Ben Shelton was driving him 'mad' before dispatching the big-serving American to continue his march towards back-to-back French Open titles. The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (8) 6-3 4-6 6-4. 'Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind. I just tried to calm myself – in some moments I was mad,' he said. 'I was angry with myself, talking not good things. I'm happy that I didn't let that thought play against me. 'I tried to calm myself and tried to keep going. That's what I tried. 'Every time we face each other we bring the level to the top. We entertained the people. He is a really powerful player. He can make any shots. 'I think we played really great tennis. Drops, coming to the net, big shots, and we stayed there in the whole match. For me, it is great having Ben around, a great energy for tennis and for the people. I love watching him play.' Alcaraz will face another American, 12th seed Tommy Paul, in the quarter-final.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'I was mad' – Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton
Carlos Alcaraz admitted Ben Shelton was driving him 'mad' before dispatching the big-serving American to continue his march towards back-to-back French Open titles. The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (8) 6-3 4-6 6-4. 'Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind. I just tried to calm myself – in some moments I was mad,' he said. 'I was angry with myself, talking not good things. I'm happy that I didn't let that thought play against me. Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to beat Ben Shelton (Christophe Ena/AP) 'I tried to calm myself and tried to keep going. That's what I tried. 'Every time we face each other we bring the level to the top. We entertained the people. He is a really powerful player. He can make any shots. 'I think we played really great tennis. Drops, coming to the net, big shots, and we stayed there in the whole match. For me, it is great having Ben around, a great energy for tennis and for the people. I love watching him play.' Alcaraz will face another American, 12th seed Tommy Paul, in the quarter-final. Paul ended the hopes of Australia in the men's draw with a 6-3 6-3 6-3 win against Alexei Popyrin.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
I was mad – Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton
The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (8) 6-3 4-6 6-4. 'Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind. I just tried to calm myself – in some moments I was mad,' he said. 'I was angry with myself, talking not good things. I'm happy that I didn't let that thought play against me. 'I tried to calm myself and tried to keep going. That's what I tried. 'Every time we face each other we bring the level to the top. We entertained the people. He is a really powerful player. He can make any shots. 'I think we played really great tennis. Drops, coming to the net, big shots, and we stayed there in the whole match. For me, it is great having Ben around, a great energy for tennis and for the people. I love watching him play.' Alcaraz will face another American, 12th seed Tommy Paul, in the quarter-final. Paul ended the hopes of Australia in the men's draw with a 6-3 6-3 6-3 win against Alexei Popyrin.
