Alcaraz reckons he can be champ

CARLOS ALCARAZ came through a rollercoaster first round to declare if he plays well he can win Wimbledon.

The clay-court specialist struggled for four hours 11 minutes to see off German Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6 7-5 4-6 7-6 6-4 on No.1 Court.

He said: “Obviously if I play well, I have the level to win the tournament. But there are a lot of more experienced players on grass, more players play better on grass than me.

“I don’t feel the pressure because I rank myself not one of the favourites to win this tournament.

“But I am still CONFIDENT Alcaraz getting experience playing on grass and enjoying every match.”

At least the 19year-old Spaniard could be grateful his Wimbledon bed is only five minutes away from the All England Club.

He added: “For me, it is better to rent a house near here.

“You get tired after two hours or three hours in a car every day.”