Carlos Alcaraz returns to center court after two days of rest, light physical training and walks Paris detach. And he returns to play the second round of a Roland Garros in which the Spanish troops have lost much strength. The Murcian wants to continue in the good dynamics of the premiere, calmly and powerfully and above all without pain in his forearm, although the ghosts continue to wander in his head. “Everyone tells me to stand up for my rights 100%, but I don't feel as comfortable as before to forget that. I hit as many forehands as possible at 100 percent, but that's not easy,” he admitted.
That is why the rival he will have this Wednesday, May 29, the Dutchman, is ideal. Jesper de Jong, 23 years old and 176 years old, who has played only seven matches on the professional ATP circuit. An opponent who knows that he will come out without fear because there is nothing to lose, but who can also give him play and rhythm to further strengthen the level in view of what comes later.
But Alcaraz wants to concentrate match by match. «I'm still afraid to hit my forehand 100%. But I didn't feel anything after the match, so it's very good for me,” he admitted after easily beating JJ Wolf. Especially since he hasn't played many matches on clay this season due to problems with the pronator muscle in his right arm and Although he reiterates that he does not need many to find his best version, it never hurts to gain confidence against rivals who, a priori, based on experiences and ranking, they can be affordable.
The Murcian and Dutchman, who played four official ATP matches this year (he defeated Pedro Cachín in the first round of the Australian Open and later lost to Sinner, and with Raonic in the Rotterdam debut, in addition to surpassing the debut in Paris, against Draper, 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 3-6 and 6-3, they have never met each other, so the Philippe Chatrier will be the scene of his first date on the ATP circuit. A match in which he will try to put into practice that new formula of being a little bored to be more effective, but without losing the essence that makes him a special tennis player.
What time does Carlos Alcaraz play the Roland Garros match?
The match between Carlos Alcaraz and De Jong is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29 in the second round of Philippe Chatrier's morning session. So it starts after the meeting of Sopia Kenin and Caroline Garcia, which starts at 12:00. It is therefore expected that Alcaraz-De Jong will start not before 1:30 p.m.
Where can you watch Carlos Alcaraz's match today at Roland Garros on television and online?
Carlos Alcaraz's second round match in Paris against Jesper de Jong can be seen live Eurosporta channel that has exclusive rights to the tournament for Spain.
You can also follow all information about the match and tournament via Abscess