Tuesday night’s torrential downpour at the Rio Open was quickly avoided by a ball kid, thanks to Carlos Alcaraz. Rain forced the suspension of play, with Mateus Alves of Brazil trailing the top-seeded Spaniard 6-4, 5-3. Alcaraz called over a lost ball kid, who quickly seized the chance to join him after taking cover. Alcaraz ushered the ball kids under cover during his match against Federico Delbonis the year before, so this is not the first time he has assisted the ATP 500 event’s ball kids in staying dry.
One year later, the same story, with Alcaraz welcoming the ball kids under his umbrella in Rio de Janeiro. pic.twitter.com/u3VvWEtTa3
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 22, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 19th of February when he overcame world no.13 Cameron Norrie 6-3 7-5 in the final in Buenos Aires to win his 7th career title.
Until now, during this year the Spaniard has managed to achieve a 4-0 match record. This year, Carlos conquered 1 tournament in Buenos Aires.
He is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) after Acapulco. The main draw will start on the 27th of February.
