Carlos Alcaraz and Flavio Cobolli brought their competitive spirit to the Laver Cup in Berlin, not just on the tennis court but also on the football field. Upon their arrival, the two tennis stars wasted no time in challenging members of the German football club Union Berlin to a friendly yet intense crossover match combining soccer and tennis skills.

The players engaged in a fun-filled game, showcasing their athleticism in both sports. Alcaraz, known for his incredible footwork on the tennis court, and Cobolli, eager to display his versatility, seamlessly adapted to the new environment, blending the two sports in a unique contest.

The lighthearted challenge provided a memorable prelude to the upcoming Laver Cup action, where Alcaraz and Cobolli will represent Team Europe with the same passion they showed in their football-tennis face-off. Fans were delighted to witness this rare crossover of two sports icons bonding through their shared love for competition.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2024

Now ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 13^th

of September when he beat world no.18 Ugo Humbert 6-3 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).

Until now, during this year the Spaniard has achieved an overall 41-9 match record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris.

Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.364 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other till now on the main tour.

The Spaniard clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos reached the final in Paris (Olympics).

The Spaniard won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)