Carlos Alcaraz, known for his dynamic game and youthful energy, surprised fans by emulating Rafael Nadal’s well-known water bottle placement routine during a recent match. The young Spanish star was seen meticulously arranging his water bottles next to his bench, a superstitious ritual famously associated with his idol Nadal.
Alcaraz’s actions sparked laughter and admiration from the crowd, many of whom noted the striking similarities between the two players, both on and off the court. While Nadal’s bottle placement is part of his long-standing pre-serve routine, it remains unclear whether Alcaraz is adopting the habit as a homage or simply for focus.
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The lighthearted moment added charm to the match and further cemented Alcaraz’s place as a beloved figure in tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
WLWLLWLWWW At the moment ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 19th of November 2024 when he overcame world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard achieved an overall 54-13 win-loss record.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.367 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
