After losing to Novak Djokovic in the Western & Southern Open final on Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz delivered an emotional call to the Cincinnati fans.
When the 20-year-old Spaniard spoke to reflect on his loss, he understood that win or lose, he had contributed to a memorable moment in tennis history.
Alcaraz shared an emotional moment in the post-match conference and said: “I feel proud of myself, honestly. I was talking and I don’t know why I was crying because I fought until the last ball. I almost beat one of the greatest of all time from our sport.”
Carlos Alcaraz broke down in tears while speaking to the media since his brother was there among the crowd to share his emotions.
Alcaraz was grateful to his brother for the support and he stated: “I have my brother here as well. It’s great to have you here, supporting me every day. To make me a better person, learning from you as well. Thank you for being with me.”
Both brothers became emotional and started crying during Alcaraz’s speech to understand and support one another at this time.
Alcaraz and his brother in tears 😭
We sometimes forget he’s only 20 🥹pic.twitter.com/ItSl9Vzmnv
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) August 21, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz was holding back tears thanking his brother after his loss to Novak Djokovic:
“I have my brother here as well. It’s great to have you here, supporting me every day. To make me be a better person, learning from you as well. Thank you for being with me” 🥹 pic.twitter.com/CXlFb4Smq2
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 21, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWWWWWWL Currently the world no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 20th of August when he was overcome by world no.2 Novak Djokovic 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (draw).
At the moment, during this season Alcaraz achieved a composed 53-6 record. Carlos conquered 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos reached the final in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
Alcaraz has scheduled to play next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.
