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    "title": "I  Was More Focused On Draper's Game Than Myself: Alcaraz On Indian Wells SF Loss",
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    "excerpt": "Indian Wells SF: Carlos Alcaraz has said that his nerves and being too focused on Jack Draper's strong game led to his defeat in the three-set semi-final to the British lefty at the Indian Wells Open.",
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    "editor1": "Indian Wells SF: Carlos Alcaraz has said that his nerves and being too focused on Jack Draper's strong game led to his defeat in the three-set semi-final to the British lefty at the Indian Wells Open.<p>Seeking a third consecutive title at the year\u2019s first ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, the second-seeded Spaniard saw his 16-match winning streak in the desert come to an end after losing to Draper 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 in the semifinal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI always say that I have to be focused on myself, on my own game. I think today I was more worried about his level, his game, than myself\u2026 So when you're thinking more about the opponent than yourself, then it is a big problem,\" the former World No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion was quoted by ATP Tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cSo that's what happened today. Since the beginning of the day, since the morning, I was thinking about his game, because he's really tough, he's really solid, and it's going to be a really physical match,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Alcaraz was seen having an extended conversation with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero before the match. Asked about the discussion, Alcaraz said, \u201cIt has been a difficult day for me. I didn't practise well. I didn't feel myself well on court.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cEven in the warming up on court, I was missing a lot. I didn't feel my shots. So that's why I was talking with Juan Carlos on the bike, because I was a little bit mad with myself about the way I warmed up on court.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI didn't approach the match in the best way that I could. So I was nervous during the whole day, in the practice before the match.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Disappointed to see his bid end to join only Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer as three-peat champions in Indian Wells, thr Spaniard said he would use the defeat as a learning experience and motivation to rebound at the Miami Open, which begins next Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI didn't approach the match in the best way that I could. So I was nervous during the whole day, in the practice before the match.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/tagging\/highest-tax-paying-cricketers\">Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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