Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star in Spanish tennis, has enthralled fans once more by revealing his respect for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Even though Alcaraz publicly acknowledged that Federer was his influence, a recent interview revealed more about his thoughts on both Federer and Rafael Nadal.
But among his respect for the world’s best tennis players, there was noticeably no mention of Serbian icon Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz’s deliberate focus adds mystery to his tennis career, making spectators want to see how his incredible career plays out in future matches.
Carlos Alcaraz a follower of Rafael Nadal
In a recent interview, Carlos Alcaraz discussed his goals in tennis and other topics with broadcasters Prakash Amritraj and Steve Weissman on the Tennis Channel.
To the amazement of the crowd, Alcaraz mentioned a player other than Rafael Nadal when Amritraj asked about a renowned player from a bygone era that he’d like to face on the court. This surprising reaction gave the discussion a fascinating new angle, piquing viewers’ interest in learning more about Alcaraz’s distinct viewpoint and tennis aspirations.
Alcaraz said; “well, I always say that, my idol has been always Rafa but yeah, I want to say that I really want to play like Roger. I’m not, I’m not going to lie.
You know, his style, his elegance on the court is something amazing. And, I think I’ve , said many times My game I think it’s more similar than Roger’s.” an article from essentially sports.com said.
At the age of twelve, Junior Alcaraz said that Federer was his idol.
A sweet video of a twelve-year-old Alcaraz praising Federer as his favorite went viral following his incredible first-ever Grand Slam victory at the 2022 US Open. When the Spanish tennis player looks back on his path to success, he freely admits that legends like Roger Federer had a significant impact on his professional development.
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