Carlos Alcaraz happy to inspire Coco Gauff to smile and stay positive during the game

Carlos Alcaraz is glad that he is able to inspire Coco Gauff and thinks it's important to enjoy every game, no matter the result.

Carlos Talks About Gauff

Coco Gauff recently admired Carlos Alcaraz’s smile and claimed that it motivates her to smile on the court. Through his charming smile, the young Carlos has been able to express his pleasant personality to others.

Alcaraz was questioned over the compliments he received from Gauff after making it to the third round of the US Open. He replied: “We try. We try. Sometimes it’s tough to enjoy. But I try to enjoy most of the time myself on the court–Having a smile during the match, making jokes with my team.”

The Spaniard is happy that he is able to inspire her and believes that it’s crucial to have fun at every game regardless of the outcome. He added: I don’t mind if I win or lose.”

Carlos, a young Spaniard, is well-known for his aggressive tennis play and ability to maintain a positive attitude while competing. Even when he loses, he makes sure to acknowledge the opponent’s strengths and attempts to have a positive attitude. This is a powerful testament to his personality and character. He has made a lot of progress quickly and intends to soon make history.

 

Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2023

Carlos Alcaraz

33 - 6win/loss

Hard
13-2
Clay
12-3
Grass
8-1
21 year old
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2024 Highlights

Currently ranked no.1, Alcaraz has a composed 57-6 match record in 2023. Carlos is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.75 Dominik Koepfer 6-2 3-2 ret., the world no.177 Lloyd Harris 6-3 6-1 7-64, the world no.28 Daniel Evans 6-2 6-3 4-6 6-3 and the world no.61 Matteo Arnaldi 6-3 6-3 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.12 Alexander Zverev in the quarter. Their current record is 3-2 for Zverev.

The Spaniard has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open) and in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).

The Spaniard won 12 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Alcaraz
U.S. Open
Alcaraz's Record
Alcaraz
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Gauff at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2023

Coco Gauff

35 - 11win/loss

Hard
18-5
Clay
12-4
Grass
5-2
20 year old
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2024 Highlights

Ranked world no.6, Coco has a composed 42-13 win-loss record in 2023. The American is currently playing at the U.S. Open where she bested the world no.121 Laura Siegemund 3-6 6-2 6-4, the world no.63 Mirra Andreeva 6-3 6-2, the world no.32 Elise Mertens 3-6 6-3 6-0 and the world no.623 Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 3-6 6-1.

Coco Gauff will take on the world no.21 Jelena Ostapenko in the quarter on Tuesday at 12:00 pm on ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM. Their current head to head is 1-1.

The American clinched 3 titles in 2023 in Auckland, Washington and Cincinnati.

Coco won 5 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)

Gauff
U.S. Open
Gauff's Record
Gauff
Projected
Draw