The 2023 year has produced some of the best talents in tennis and Carlos Alcaraz is one among them. The young gun from Spain stunned everyone after he made the headlines with his emphatic win over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. However, a recent revelation surrounding the 20-year-old has made headlines. Reports have emerged that Carlos Alcaraz reportedly withdrew from the upcoming ATP Vienna Open after the organizers failed to agree to his massive $800k appearance fee demand.

As soon as the news went viral, fans from all around the world chimed in and expressed their anger. While some believed that it was a bit too early for him to be charging such an exorbitant sum, some went ahead and even drew comparisons with the mighty Roger Federer as well.

Fans express disbelief after Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Vienna Open

In a recent revelation, it came out that Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament over appearance fee demands. After the news went viral, the fans could not hold their nerves as they went ahead and lashed Alcaraz over being greedy.

One fan came in and said that this will happen when you give the player more importance than the sport itself. “This is what happens when you elevate a player above the sport,” they wrote.

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This is what happens when you elevate a player above the sport.

— Ovie🐊 (@Ovieroghene) October 20, 2023

Another fan came in and drew a reference to Roger Federer citing that even in his prime, the legendary Ferderer asked about $1 million as an appearance fee. He also stated that Carlos is nowhere close to that feat yet. “Federer was around $1 million during his prime. Carlos isn’t even in his yet,” wrote the fan.

Federer was around the $1 million during his prime. Carlos isn’t even in his yet 👀

— Calv (@calv_hill) October 20, 2023

This user came in and lashed Carlos Alcaraz by suggesting that who many regard as a golden boy is actually greedy. “The Golden Child is greedy…” wrote the user.

The Golden Child is greedy…😂😂😂

— KZD (@KRIZDIM24) October 20, 2023

Another user came in and said that the demand was completely “ridiculous” and that he should not have asked for this big an amount.

Ridiculous!

— Gale Moorman (@MOORMANGIRL) October 21, 2023

Last but not least, this user came in and suggested that it was completely insane to ask for this much money and asked if the event was a 250. “Lol, that’s nuts. Isn’t that a 250?” said the fan.

Lol that’s nuts. Isn’t that a 250?

— Lesane (@Lesane37559211) October 20, 2023

Thus, Carlos Alcaraz had to go through a lot of backlash from the fans as they did not spare any words while suggesting that the act by Alcaraz was completely insane.

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Alcaraz’s withdrawal lowers his chance of achieving the year-end milestone

With his recent withdrawal at the ATP 500 Vienna Open, Carlos Alcaraz not only suffered a huge backlash from the fans but his chances of catching Novak Djokovic by the year’s end are also diminishing. While notable names like Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner, and others taking part in the tournament, they have better chances of closing in on the second spot.

Thus, Carlos Alcaraz, who is widely considered as a rare gem in tennis had to go through a lot of backlash from the fans after his surprise demand at the Vienna Open was rejected by the authorities. With only a few more remaining in the year, will Alcaraz be able to close down the gap with the top, where Novak Djokovic is comfortably sitting?

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