Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 22th birthday on Monday. The Spaniard, present among professionals since 2018, has already raised an exceptional track record for his age, with four great chelems and six Masters 1000.
For the tennis.com site, several of his colleagues took the time to evoke his personality and his game which make him a unique player on the circuit.
Medvedev: “He’s someone who is very happy. In a way, it is something rare to see, because we all have the right to have a bad day and to be in a bad mood. At home, I don’t see him. His bad humor is a good humor for 99 % of the planet. »»
Auger-Aliassime: “When people look at sport, they want to see something out of the ordinary. They want to see explosiveness, emotions and intensity. He brings it all to tennis. And he does it with a smile and a very nice passion for this sport. »»
-Ruud: “When you see your game, it’s someone very athletic. He can be able to take out any blow, which is great to see for spectators, but also as a player. I am from time to time impressed by the blows he makes. »»
Dimitrov: “What I appreciate the most about him is his purity. I like his way of communicating and speaking. I am a big fan of this. I like people who have their hearts on the hand and who manage to be ferocious competitors at the same time. I like this combination at home. »»
Draper: “He has a huge charisma. He is not only a great champion. He is also a humble, kind, authentic and fun. He always has a smile on his face and he has respect for everyone. »»
Rune: “Carlos is a very confident person on the court, which is quite impressive. Whether things go in his sense or not, he continues to engage in his game. This is one of the reasons why he is so strong. »»
