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Soccer Fever Overlaps Tennis as Carlos Alcaraz Delivers Special Message to the Spanish Women’s Team Ahead of Their Blockbuster Final Against England

Published 08/20/2023, 12:00 PM EDT

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The world has now seen another heartwarming display of solidarity that transcends sports boundaries. Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz has kindled a fire of motivation in the hearts of the nation’s women’s soccer team, ‘La Roja,’ as they set their sights on the FIFA Women’s World Cup final.

Fresh from his own triumph in the Cincinnati Open semifinals against Hubert Hurkacz, Alcaraz’s unexpected message has become a beacon of inspiration that resonates beyond the tennis court.

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Alcaraz, following his own success, took to camera covering his match to convey his congratulations and support to the Spanish women’s soccer team. He wrote on the camera, “LET’S GO, TEAM!!! Congratulations and let’s go for the [trophy] on Sunday!” which was loosely translated from Spanish.

As the team gets ready to compete against England in the finals, their unwavering spirit has not only caught the attention of the public and Carlos Alcaraz but other known Spanish figures as well. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez encapsulated the nation’s feelings by congratulating the team, tweeting, “To the final! Keep making history. All of Spain is with you.” This excitement echoed through the sports community, with 2010 World Cup winner Andrés Iniesta and Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos expressing their support for the team’s incredible journey, as reported by Reuters.

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Alcaraz’s resilience at Cincinnati and the path forward

Right before sending his positive message to the women’s soccer team, Carlos Alcaraz had a very close and exciting tennis match. He had to save a point that could have made him lose, but he managed to win the match 2-6 7-6(4) 6-3. This victory earned him a spot in the Cincinnati Open final, where he’s set to face Novak Djokovic in a rematch from the riveting Wimbledon final of the previous month.

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20-Year-Old ATP Heartthrob Carlos Alcaraz Mirrors Rival Novak Djokovic in a Bare-Chested Feat at Cincinnati as Potential US Open Clash Awaits Tennis Fans

Alcaraz’s journey in the Cincinnati Open has been marked by close contests. None of his matches have ended in straight sets, with Alcaraz mounting comebacks from a set down in two out of four matches played so far. While some might see this as a concern, it serves as an invaluable preparation for the upcoming US Open next month.

The title of Cincinnati Open also carries a substantial prize money with it. The winner and the runner-up gets over $1 million and over $550,000, respectively.

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Do you think Novak Djokovic will get his redemption or will Carlos Alcaraz continue his win streak against the Djoker?

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Ansh Tandon

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Ansh Tandon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Ansh received his undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has been working in content creation for 2+ years. Before Ansh stepped into sports journalism, he was a professional tennis player, honing his skills in national level tournaments for the past 12 years as an active AITA athlete.
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Debmallya Chakraborty