Alcaraz, the circuit's smile

Andrés Tomás Rico | 6 May 2025 | 12.20

Alcaraz, the smile of the circuit. Photo: Getty Images.

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Carlos Alcaraz is now 22 years old and boasts an enviable track record. He has accumulated an impressive total of 20 titles in his young career, four of which are Grand Slam trophies. However, the Murcian not only excels on the court with dominant and virtuoso tennis but also off the court. Since his breakthrough in the tennis world, the El Palmar native has always been seen with a smile and kindness, whether in interviews, press conferences, or with his fellow players.

In fact, the latter shared their opinions on the personality and character of the Murcian in statements to Tennis.com. From Daniil Medvedev to Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, Casper Ruud, and Jack Draper, they all praised the world number three.

Highly esteemed within the locker room

It is well known that Medvedev is a person who never holds back in front of a microphone, and he had positive words about the Spanish player: "He is a very happy person. Which, in a way, can sometimes be unusual to see because we all can have a bad day or be in a bad mood. And with him, I have never seen that. His bad mood is a happy mood for 99% of the planet," the Russian states.

Next was Felix Auger-Aliassime, a player who initially defeated the Murcian in their first three encounters but has since suffered four consecutive losses. Nevertheless, the Canadian showered him with praises: "I think when people watch sports, they want to see something they don't see in normal life. They want to see explosiveness, emotions, intensity. He brings all of that. And he does it with a smile and great passion for the sport."

The strong bond Alcaraz has with Holger Rune is also well known. They have known each other since they were very young and are now two of the best players in the world. Therefore, the Dane emphasized the Murcian's great tennis: "Carlos has a lot of confidence in his playing style on the court, which is impressive. It doesn't matter if things are going well or poorly on the court; he continues to commit to his game. That's also one of the reasons why I think he is so good."

Another player who joined in the praise for the Spanish player was Casper Ruud, the reigning champion of the Mutua Madrid Open: "I've heard that he still lives with his parents in Murcia, that he has his own room at home. He's a very humble guy. What more can you ask for from an athlete? He is a great role model for kids not only for his way of playing but also for his behavior and actions off the court."

Grigor Dimitrov echoed similar sentiments: "His purity, I think that's what I like the most. I like how open he is in communication, being able to express himself. That's what I really like. I appreciate when people wear their hearts on their sleeves and, at the same time, can be fierce competitors. I love that combination in him."

"Tennis is very lucky to have Alcaraz"

To conclude this shower of praise for the 22-year-old, Jack Draper made a statement worth noting: "Tennis is very lucky to have Alcaraz. His charisma is huge. Not only is he a great champion, but he is young, humble, kind, authentic, and fun. He always has a smile on his face and respects others."

In essence, these statements demonstrate the affection and respect that the tennis players have for the young Spaniard, who not only impresses on the court but also off it.

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