In a press conference after his first-round win at the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz was asked about his rivalry and relationship with Serbian, Novak Djokovic. The world number one gave fascinating details about the relationship between them, both on and off the court. Alcaraz revealed that despite their rivalry on the court, he has a friendly and respectful relationship with the Serbian player. “We talk a lot in the locker room whenever we see each other with Novak. With his team too,” Alcaraz said. This statement is a testament to the cordial atmosphere and mutual respect between the two athletes. However, the Spaniard insists that this camaraderie ends once they step on the court: “But once we step on the court, there are no more friends.”
A strong friendship beyond rivalry
Since Alcaraz entered the world stage, the rivalry between him and Djokovic has captivated tennis fans. Alcaraz highlighted this fact, stating: “Every time we stepped on the court, we played a very high level of tennis. Every time we faced each other, the match was very good and very intense.” Despite the intensity of their confrontations, Alcaraz says his relationship with Djokovic is strong and respectful. After the matches, the friendship takes over. “I have a very good relationship with a lot of players, and Novak is one of them,” he said. This shows that even at the highest level of competition, the values of respect, camaraderie and sportsmanship come before everything else.
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In a press conference after his first round victory, Carlos Alcaraz was asked about his rivalry and relationship with Serbian, Novak Djokovic. The world number one gave fascinating details about the relationship between them, both on and off the court.
