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Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – August 29, 2023 Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during his first round match against Germany’s Dominik Koepfer REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

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Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – August 29, 2023 Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during his first round match against Germany’s Dominik Koepfer REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Tennis fans have always known Carlos Alcaraz as a player who sweeps out his opponents with firm aggression. But do you think he has the same approach when it comes to his off-court personality? Guess what, the young Spaniard is completely different off-court as he always showcases respectful and calm behavior in all of his interactions with the media.
Carlos Alcaraz recently shared his thoughts about several players existing in the tennis scene right now. As the ATP star was asked if he considers himself a fun show, he swiftly pointed fingers at other players.
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Carlos Alcaraz presents his humble side as he names the ‘cracks’ of tennis
Rising tennis star Carlos Alcaraz recently gave fans a glimpse of his simplicity by reflecting on his journey of receiving recognition. On being exposed to a query about considering himself a ‘crack’ in the tennis world, he gave an example of his modesty, stating, “I don’t consider myself a crack, I consider myself a very good player who knows how to deal with certain moments.”
Carlos Alcaraz: “I don’t consider myself a crack, I consider myself a very good player who knows how to deal with certain moments. Federer, Rafa, Djokovic, and some other are the ones I consider cracks. I have achieved some great things, but I still have a long way to go before I can have that word”
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Acknowledging the legendary status of players like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, Alcaraz also expressed his admiration for them, saying, “Federer, Rafa, Djokovic, and some others are the ones I consider cracks.” This shows that Alcaraz recognizes that he still has a long path ahead before earning such a title.
With a calm acceptance of the things that he has achieved, Alcaraz patted himself, stating, “I have achieved some great things, but I still have a long way to go before I can have that word.” As the young Spaniard continues to make waves in the tennis world, his modest behavior acts as a point of inspiration for the fans.
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Alcaraz names Djokovic as the biggest target
Besides mentioning his respectful thoughts for all the big threes, Carlos Alcaraz also included Djokovic in the list of players that he targets to compete against. “Obviously, I keep thinking about Nole’s 24 Grand Slams, that’s clear, but right now Djokovic and [Jannik] Sinner I think are the players to beat: they are at a very high level that few people can beat them,” he said.
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As the Spaniard made these revelations, it not only showed the respect he carries for tennis legends but also gave out his great aspirations to compete against the biggest names in the tennis world.
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