Ilia Topuria His visit to the Caja Mágica during the preview of the Madrid Masters 1,000 caused a sensation, where he shared some tricks about mixed martial arts in Carlos Alcaraz and then distributed to Rafael Nadal. The two great references of Spanish men’s tennis today, followers of the fighter on his way to his historic featherweight title in UFCthe first for a Spaniard, has enjoyed the company of the Hispanic-Georgian fighter for a long time.
Topuria first taught movements and exercises to Alcaraz in an octagon set up for the occasion, where they exchanged the occasional punch to the laughter of those in attendance. The official tournament account captured some photos of the moment.
In TelesportLater, they captured the moment when Topuria, still accompanied by Alcaraz, came over to congratulate Nadal during the Spaniard’s practice on one of the event’s courts.
Alcaraz, after a lively exchange on the mat, also sparred with the 27-year-old fighter on clay. Asked in a joking tone about who has the better forehand, Topuria or Nadal, he surprised everyone. “Topuria has proven it,” the Murcian confessed.
Source: La Verdad
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