Alcaraz’s gesture to his rival deserves worldwide applause

Carlos Alcaraz He wants to be a Grand Slam champion. Its quality and results lead to that moment. At the age of 19, he was already part of the elite.

But not only is it worth lifting a trophy, being a part of tennis history deserves the extra that Murcian also offers. Explosive in the game, sporty too.

Great gesture he starred in in his 2022 Wimbledon third round match against the German oscar otte.

First game of the second set, after the Spanish 6-3 at half-time. Alcaraz serves, returns Otte, who tried the drop. Carlitos came over and crossed the ball. The German stretched, forehand blow out of the net. Legal.

But the line judge is wrong and removes it. The umpire’s seat is straightened, Mohamed Lahyani |but the regulation says the point must be repeated.

But no, Carlos Alcaraz decided it was 15-30, to give his opponent a hoot. Unanimous applause, he will leave his mark at Wimbledon and the world of tennis.

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These are details that go unnoticed. Not much less. Another victory for this young man from Murcia, in his second Wimbledon, seventh Grand Slam.