Carlos Alcaraz fell this Friday 5-7, 6-1 and 11-9 against American Frances Tiafoe in an exhibition organized in Charlotte (North Carolina), the second this week in the United States after the one in New York.
Alcaraz and Tiafoe, number 3 and 18 in the world rankings, respectively, met in a party atmosphere at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and The American player took the victory in the final tiebreaker before 16,200 spectators.
Two friends who are off track, Alcaraz and Tiafoe exchanged a long and heartfelt hug at the end of the gameafter delighting the public with spectacular plays, switch to drop shots and a touch of class while laughing.
“We know what a guy (Tiafoe), he always smiles, he always gives you good vibes, he always jokes. That’s why we have a good relationship outside the court, every time we jump on the court we share the same values.”said the Murcian.
“We don’t notice the pressure, it’s not work, it’s a joy for usMurcian added.
Last December 4, Alcaraz was crowned champion of the exhibition tournament ‘The Garden Cup’held at New York’s Madison Square Garden, after defeating American Ben Shelton 4-6, 6-2 and 7-4.
Alcaraz conquered the two ‘greats’ this season, Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
The next campaign will start with the challenge of going for the Australian Open.
Source: La Verdad
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