Alcaraz gives his point of view on the anecdote with Federer: "The words didn't come out"
Spanish player offers his perspective on how that encounter with the Swiss was at Wimbledon after Roger said he preferred Ferrero.
The countdown to the 2024 Laver Cup is coming to an end. There is only one day left to see the tennis players competing for their teams on court, and following tradition, the participants officially inaugurated the tournament with a presentation ceremony on the streets of Berlin. Carlos Alcaraz, one of the main attractions of this edition, spoke with several media outlets at this event about various topics, such as the anecdote that Roger Federer revealed a couple of days ago or how he sees himself in the competition.
About Federer's rejection
"I was able to warm up with him thanks to Juan Carlos, because the day before Roger trained with him and told him that he was with a junior, who was there working with a junior, and that's why I had the opportunity to warm up with him. At that time, I didn't speak much English either, and between the nerves, not speaking much English, and being surrounded by people, the words just wouldn't come out. I said 'Hello, how are you' and not much more at that moment. That's why I would like to spend more time with him here at the Laver and talk about other things," explained Alcaraz to EFE.
Rafa Nadal's last-minute withdrawal
"I'm going to miss Rafa a lot here at the Laver, as he withdrew at the last minute, but well, I hope to see him soon and hopefully he'll be better soon so we can continue to experience his tennis. It would have been super special. When they announced the team and I saw that Rafa was coming, for me, it was a tremendous thrill to be able to share the locker room once again. It would have been a unique experience. I wish him a quick return to the courts and hope we can coincide in a tournament. Hopefully, I'll be in good physical shape to go to the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, something that excites me, and hopefully, Rafa could be there," said Carlitos to Marca.
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