Alcaraz Vents Frustration: “Everyone Plays Like Federer Against Me; I Feel Targeted”

Following a hard-fought victory against Arthur Rinderknech, which came after a challenging start, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz shared his candid thoughts during the post-match press conference. The young Spaniard expressed a recurring sentiment: “Sometimes it really seems like my rivals are playing at an incredible level. I have the feeling that this always happens against me.” He further elaborated on this feeling, stating, “Against me, everyone is Federer. It feels like I have a target on my back.” This highlights the unique pressure and elevated performance Alcaraz believes his opponents bring when facing him, causing him to often feel targeted on the court.