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Carlos Alcaraz Returns to His Roots as His Hometown Gets Ready for Christmas Festivities in Style

Published 12/10/2023, 12:25 AM EST

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The whole world is currently vibing in the festivities of Christmas and Spaniard tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz is no exception to that. Recently this tennis prodigy returned to Murcia to celebrate the festive season with his people. The video has truly melted the hearts of fans, who couldn’t sit back but tune into festivities with their favorite tennis star.

The town of Murcia celebrates Christmas every year with its tree lighting ceremony. Not to mention it is a very special part of their Christmas celebration. Well, guess who inaugurated this moment this year! It is none other than, Carlos Alcaraz. Let’s read about the whole program in detail.

Spain’s tennis star Carlos Alcaraz inaugurates the Christmas occasion in Murcia

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This year Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz puts a light on the Christmas celebration of Murcia by serving an LED ball to the big Christmas tree of Murcia’s Circular Plaza. Alcaraz performed this exclusive stunt to lighten up the big tree and start the Christmas celebration.

Sharing it with the community, a source wrote on its X (formerly Twitter)- “A magical stroke by Carlos Alcaraz returns the Great Christmas Tree to the people of Murcia. The tennis player from El Palmar has lit the Great Tree in the Circular Plaza by launching a luminous ball with an LED light racket.” (in translation)

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Now this Wimbledon winner from El Palmar was also felicitated by the town as they offered a golden Paparajote to Alcaraz. In fact, this Spanish tennis star autographed a tennis ball, which will be exclusively auctioned by the municipality. Alcaraz didn’t stop there and expressed his joy with a message for the people. ALcaraz said- “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Long live the Region of Murcia.”

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However, this is not the player’s first time doing such an exclusive activity. He previously returned the great spirit of Christmas to Murcia’s people by doing a similar activity. Alcaraz’s beautiful gesture has won the hearts of many. His fans expressed that they are delighted to see so much humbleness and responsibility in a youth, who shines equally off the court.

Carlos Alcaraz gets an overwhelming response from Murcia over his success in professional tennis

Carlos Alcaraz’s connection to Murcia is deep-rooted since this Spanish tennis player belongs to Murcia’s small town, El Palmar. Alcaraz’s success has won the hearts of Murcia so much that even the magistrate Joe Ballesta defined the player as “the universal Murican.”  This is truly a great recognition for Carlos Alcaraz given that it is coming from his people. Additionally, Ballesta aims to make Carlos Alcaraz a tennis city in the player’s hometown, El Palmar.

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Alcaraz’s return to Murcia during the festive season of Christmas is a treat for his fans. Although he won this Wimbledon, this love from his people is the prize he deserved after such hard work. Not to mention, his fans are truly overwhelmed. What do you feel about Alcaraz receiving so much love from Murcia?

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