Alcaraz’s gesture that drew applause at the Australian Open and the entire tennis world: “With class”

Between the first and second sets there was a ten minute break. The British Jack Draper He had to be treated off-piste after the source of his discomfort was reported. This is the first warning that the Englishman, 23 years old and world No. 18, is suffering. And many.

Too much destruction to deal with its demands Carlos Alcaraz, 21 years old and No. 3. The Englishman had three five-set marathon matches, a total of 12h.34′ on court, the Spaniard invested twice to reach the fourth round, the round of 16.

Draper took one hour, one set. Between his physical problems and the stability of an electric Alcaraz, the cocktail that precipitated the events was designed. At 7-5 and 6-1 came the departure of the Englishman, who went to inform the Murcian, with whom he maintains a friendly relationship. There was a hug to seal this camaraderie.

In the following interview at the track, Alcaraz regretted that Draper had to give up. The Spaniard had a gesture that was immediately applauded by the crowd Australian Openofficial, on their social networks.

“An act with class,” sealed Grand Slam, in line with the general sentiment of the tennis world, which spread like wildfire on social networks.

With the winner’s signature on the television camera, Alcaraz did not hesitate: “You will be where you deserve. Get well soon, Jack!”, wrote the tennis player from El Palmar. “It’ll be where you deserve it. Get well soon, Jack!” A heartfelt message of encouragement to a Draper on his way to becoming one of the important. Injuries often slow his progress, this time he is in danger of getting worse with all the damage that has accumulated this week.

Carlos Alcaraz He equaled his best result at the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam missing from his record. He was looking for it. Next Tuesday, quarterfinals match Novak Djokovic or Jiri Lehecka.