Why did Alcaraz wink at Fernando Alonso in Miami?

Carlos Alcaraz He defeated American Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-4, qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Masters 1000 ATP in Miami. A well-deserved victory as he lost to the same rival last summer, in Montreal.

The Murcian, 19 years old and world number 1, is having a sweet moment after weeks away from the circuit due to injuries. He came back with a lot of energy, even stronger.

The US Open champion prevailed in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells, He defended the title in Miami and was the number one he just came from. “I don’t feel the pressure, I’m having a good time,” he said before facing another American, taylor fritzin the round of quarters, the Spanish dawn on Thursday before 02:30 hours.

If he wins, there might be another nod Fernando Alonso. In the protocol act of signing the winner of the match on the television camera, Alcaraz wrote “33? so close.” In the 33rd soon, in reference to the upcoming victory for the Asturian in Formula One.

It is at 32, a figure that threatens to gain weight after its good start Aston Martin, with individual third places in the first races. Australia arrives this weekend, with the threat of rain and that ever-present option red bull make some mistakes that reduce the efficiency of your car.

Curious how Alcaraz got hooked on the resprouted Alonsomania. There is an age difference of 22 years, because the man from Oviedo is 41. The first of his hundred podiums came Malaysia 2003, in March, when Carlitos was born on May 5th.

The Murcian explained the reason for his commitment to alonso. “So far, he has made me a Formula One fan, it makes me watch the races, support him. And what better way to support Fernando than with a wink on camera, a wink in the coming days. The truth is this He was encouraged Let’s see if we can get success 33 in Australia. For me, what he’s doing is crazy, at his age almost fighting for the world title, it’s great that he’s there.”

There was an exchange of messages between both phenomena through social networks.

They also have the same courage when they compete. Carlos Alcaraz never doubted what kind of pilot he was. “If I were a Formula One driver I would be an aggressive driver,” he stressed with the decoration of a laugh. As aggressive as playing tennis. Always forward, risk.

Alcaraz: “If I was an F1 driver, I would be a driver…”

On Sunday, they want it to be a good day, they come in Albert Park, Melbourne, early morning. In the evening Alcaraz wanted to return to the final in Miami, revalidate the title and number one.

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