After thinking back on the incredible experience of playing with Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz called it a masterclass from the Swiss legend.
The world No. 2 also anticipated playing in the Paris Masters, his third competition in the French capital this year. Alcaraz, who has named Federer as one of his idols, crossed paths with Federer on the court during the Shanghai Masters earlier this month.
Alcaraz revealed at the Laver Cup last month that Federer is an inspiration to him in terms of his shot-making.
Alcaraz talked about it and said: “I think one of the first tennis players who brought these kinds of shots, making the impossible possible, was Roger. I watched him many, many times, his matches. He hit shots—unbelievable shots. Every kid wants to imitate him a little bit, and that’s why I’m trying in every practice, in every match, trying to bring some good shots in the match, to make the people enjoy watching tennis a little bit.”
Even before the Paris Masters, Alcaraz discussed his unofficial practice session with Federer in Shanghai in an interview with Eurosport.
Alcaraz added: “It was an unbelievable experience for me. Having the chance to play with him, it was great. I just enjoyed so much, every shot, watching him playing the shots so easily. It was a dream. It was a great experience. I had the chance to talk a lot with him, ask him some questions about when he was playing. It was a masterclass honestly from him.”
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Alcaraz in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Now ranked no.2, Carlos owns a 52-10 record in 2024. The Spaniard is playing in Paris where he defeated the world no.37 Nicolas Jarry 7-5 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top tournaments.
Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
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)
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Alcaraz in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Ranked no.2, Alcaraz owns a composed 52-10 win-loss record in 2024. The Spaniard is participating in Paris where he beat the world no.37 Nicolas Jarry 7-5 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other until now on the main tour.
Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz 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)
Carlos Alcaraz |
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