Exclusive: Carlos Alcaraz ready for the French Open ahead of Alexander Zverev Madrid Open final showdown

Carlos Alcaraz told Eurosport the French Open will be a «good challenge» for him after reaching the Madrid Open final. Alcaraz stunned 20-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in three sets just a day after beating 21-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal to reach his first-ever final in his home country. Ad/> Although he is delighted to be through to a second Masters final this year, the 19-year-old says that playing the likes of Djokovic and Nadal over five sets will pose a different test in his pursuit of a maiden major title.

ATP MadridZverev expects 'extremely tough' Alcaraz final after beating Tsitsipas2 HOURS AGO «It feels great, it means a lot to me [to beat Djokovic],» he exclusively told Eurosport. «It means the hard work I do every day means a lot to me. »I'm ready to play in Roland-Garros.

I think I'm able to get great results in Grand Slams so I'm thinking for tomorrow for the final. But after this tournament I think Roland-Garros is a good challenge for me. «It's a bit different [playing five sets].

Playing best-of-five means more time on court, you have to be more focused during more time and playing these type of players is tougher, but we are ready.» Nadal backs Alcaraz to 'beat anyone in the world' after Madrid Open exit to teenager Jabeur makes history as she defeats Pegula in the final of the Madrid Open Explaining why he prefers to be called 'Carlitos' rather than Carlos he said: «Carlitos everyone calls me that since I was a kid and I am still a kid so… Carlitos!» Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the final at Caja Magica after the defending champion beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 3-6 6-2 on Saturday evening. The world No. 3 says he is not the favourite going into the match despite beating Alcaraz in