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Ever since he won Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz has been the focus of everyone in the tennis world. And now, having won at SW19, the world number one has made a triumphant comeback to the court with a sensational debut at the Hopman Cup. Alcaraz defeated seasoned Belgian David Goffin in his debut match, delivering Spain its first win in the Hopman Cup.

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During his match, while everyone kept an eye on him, Alcaraz had a true admirer, observing him from close quarters. Unsurprisingly, tennis fans were enamored by the young fan’s enthusiastic expression upon witnessing a 20-year-old tennis player dominating the tennis court.

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Ball boy’s reaction to Alcaraz’s dominance is winning hearts 

While the 2023 Wimbledon champion outlasted the veteran tennis player from Belgium in a super-tie break, he displayed several impressive tennis skills, demonstrating that he is certainly the one to beat on the ATP tour. And while he was showing off his amazing skills on the tennis court, a ball boy grabbed a lot of attention for looking with adoring eyes at the Spaniard.

TennisTV recently shared a video on their official Instagram account that focused on the ball boy’s reaction, with huge eyes and mouth wide open. They captioned it, saying, “When you see the waiter bringing your food over.” 

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Fans swarmed the comments after seeing his reaction and offered some incredible theories about what the Ball boy might be feeling. A true Alcaraz fan commented, “Find someone who looks at you the way the ball kid looks at Carlitos.”

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While the other gave thumbs up to the reaction, saying, “I feel well represented by this ball catcher kid”. Further, there are some amazing interpretations; a fan compared the reaction with a similar meme face: “Bro is Spanish Michael Cera.” On the other hand, others described what it might have felt to see your favorite tennis player live.

“The ball kid sees lots of hits and was like, that’s a really good hit Dude.” 

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“He could be the next Carlo….you never know. Hero worship.” 

“When you see all those hits live.” 

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Not only that, let’s take a look at what some true Alcaraz fans had to say about the reaction.

Carlos Alcaraz fans wish to be in the ball boy’s position  

Seeing his amazing rise on the tennis court, Alcaraz’s fan base is rising rapidly. And after seeing the heartwarming reaction of the ball boy, a lot of fans reacted in a similar manner. A fan wrote, “We all wish we were that kid.” 

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While the other can clearly relate to his emotion, and wrote, “That kid is all of us.” A fan also added, “That’s me EVERY TIME I watch Carlitos.” Not only that, the world number-one has won hearts not only with his tennis skill but also with his amazing interactions with his fans and critics, making him stand out from the crowd.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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