"Long ago, Carlos Alcaraz used to watch his idols on television, hence the happy face of the boy who, three days earlier, was handing out lemonade from a cart in the area reserved for players and their teams. The organizers had granted him the honor of opening the English-language part of the press conference. The Spaniard, once again world number one after dispatching Jannik Sinner with a true masterclass, answers with the instincts of an adult despite being only 22 years old."
"Four years ago, he was crowned champion for the first time in New York. He's changed, but not that much. The champion places himself in those innocent shoes: Before you ask me, I want to tell you that I was sooooo good. Alcaraz arrived almost an hour late, having had to attend to various commitments. He's happy, exhilarated, fulfilled. He's having fun. He's savoring it."
"Unlike on other occasions, when either the tournament winner or he himself usually arrives at the press conference exhausted, the result of decompression, this time he looks in top form. I'll probably celebrate with the lemonade, eh? he jokes before beginning to review what these past few days have been like, during which he has put on an exhibition of style and control."
Carlos Alcaraz returned to world number one after an impressive run that showcased his maturity and control. He played with remarkable consistency, dropping only one set and defeating top opponents including Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. He arrived at the press conference late but energized, joking about celebrating with lemonade and reflecting on his performance. His coach Juan Carlos Ferrero praised his focus and growth. Alcaraz combined youthful exuberance with adult instincts to produce what he called his best tournament from start to finish. The tournament featured style, command, and the clinical execution required for high-stakes matches.
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