Carlos Alcaraz is inspired by Ilia Topuria: “I noticed him because of his self-confidence”

The best Spanish tennis player today, Carlos Alcarazis inspired by Ilia Topuria to work on your self-confidence. The 21-year-old from Murcia, number three in the ranking ATPstarted off on the wrong foot Masters Cup and admitted in the press room that he suffered from stomach problems and fatigue Casper Ruud. Despite the setback, which again drew criticism in some sectors for the lack of consistency in his game, the young talent showed confidence to overcome the situation and win the tournament that will close the year.

Asked about the recent mention of Topuria, Alcaraz wanted to explain why the figure of The Matador he has been an inspiration this year. “I thought of him because of trust and the work he has done. Mainly because of their self-confidence,” commented the tennis player. “They talk a lot, come from behind, talk bad, doubt, but self-confidence is above all”, he added.

It’s hard to criticize Alcaraz’s season after winning two of the course’s four Grand Slams. In Roland Garros and Wimbledon In addition to victories in Beijing and Indian Wells, he now seeks to overcome his bad start in the Masters Cup.

The Hispanic-Georgian fighter, for his part, won the crown in February and successfully validated his UFC featherweight title, the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world, at the end of October. “The confidence that Ilia has shown this year in doing great things, history in the UFC, is something to admire, and it has inspired me to trust more in the moments when I had a lot of doubts,” concluded Alcaraz referring to the 27-year-old fighter, who has been on vacation for several weeks out of the spotlight since his victory at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arabs.