Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz said today that he has to work on better controlling his "nerves" in difficult moments if he wants to win the title at the tournament in Rio de Janeiro.
"There are a lot of things to improve compared to Buenos Aires," said Alcaraz, who lost in the semifinals of the Buenos Aires tournament to Chile's Nicolas Giari on Saturday.
"I hit the ball very well, I think I'm in good shape, but I have to learn to play in certain situations better than in Buenos Aires. For example, on break points, in certain moments when I'm on the edge, I have to be better. That's the most important thing I need to improve if I want to achieve a good result here in Rio," added the world number two.
He stated that he has an exciting year ahead and reiterated that he would rather win gold at the Paris Olympics than Roland Garros.
"There are still a few months until the Olympic Games and there are some very important tournaments during that period. Obviously the Games are a big goal, a very special one, but I also want to win the title at the Masters tournament, the Grand Slams, and that's why I have to stay focused on the upcoming tournaments" , said Alkaras.
Alcaraz will start the competition at the tournament in Rio de Janeiro with a duel against the Brazilian Tiago Monteiro.
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