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Dealing with popularity comes with its own set of disadvantages. Just like that, being popular in the tennis world also carries some of the same problems. Every age group of tennis players participating in major tournaments and other tennis events finds their own way of dealing with the situation. In a similar way, Carlos Alcaraz, who has seen a rise quite early in his career, has got an answer for all his haters out there.

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Even after having a good run in the first half of the 2023 tennis season, the end of the season was not that great. And as tennis fans witnessed his rise and saw his downfall at the same time, they followed a negative streak. But now, the 20-year-old Spanish tennis player is ready to shut all his haters with a clear admission.

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Carlos Alcaraz’s strong message to haters 

The 2023 Wimbledon champion is done dealing with criticism and haters. Not only doesn’t he care about what they think, but he also has an answer to shut down the criticism. Recently, during his current visit to Mexico City, in an interview, he warned his critics to seek out what was coming next for them.

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Alcaraz said, “After Wimbledon, there has been a slightly negative streak, not to mention but I think that’s normal and the good thing is that you have to learn from those situations. What I would say is get your TVs on in 2024 and we will see what happens.” 

Along with that, Carlos Alcaraz also highlighted how, as a player, his life consists of both bad and good moments, so he knows what’s coming for him. Subsequently, he also mentioned how, even after facing difficulties in the second half of the year, the first part of the tennis season was quite great for him in terms of achievements.

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After reaching the semi-finals of the US Open, things didn’t go great for the former world number-one-ranked tennis player. But this is not the first time a player has openly warned his haters. Earlier, when the 19-year-old WTA star, Coco Gauff won the US Open, she grasped the perfect opportunity to give back to her haters in style.

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Coco Gauff silences haters with a poignant message 

After winning her first Grand Slam title at the US Open by defeating Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff used the bigger stage to get back to her haters. During the trophy ceremony, the 19-year-old American tennis player addressed the negative feedback that she had received with a clear statement.

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Gauff said, “Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me. To those who thought they were putting water on my fire, you were really adding gas to it. Now I’m really burning so bright right now.” Not only did she thank her haters for motivating her to give her best, but she also highlighted how she remembers every hater’s social media individually, keeping track of them.

Nevertheless, what do you think about Carlos Alcaraz’s warning to his haters? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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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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