“I had never played against an opponent with such power.” Carlos Alcaraz becomes recipient of praise from Facundo Bagnis
Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star of tennis, has caught the attention of his fellow players with his impressive performances on the court.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Facundo Bagnis (Credits: Twitter)
Facundo Bagnis, who is currently ranked as the 100th player in the world, won against Felipe Meligeni Alves to qualify for the second round of the Miami Masters 1000. Bagnis defeated Alves 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in the first round. In the next round, Bagnis will face Carlos Alcaraz for the fourth time in his career, with Alcaraz leading their head-to-head record 3-0.
When asked about Carlos Alcaraz’s skills, Facundo Bagnis expressed that he had never played against such a formidable opponent before in his entire career. He said “In terms of tennis, what surprised me the most about him was his physical power combined with the power of his shots. I had never played against an opponent with such power.”
According to Bagnis, he had noticed Alcarz’s potential during their previous matches, especially during their encounter in July at Umag when Alcarz had already entered the Top 10. Bagnis had played against Alcarz twice before but at the Challenger level. Despite Alcarz’s talent, Bagnis felt that he needed some polishing. Bagnis was impressed with Alcarz’s humility, work ethic, and the way he communicates with his team. He described Alcarz as a kind person and expressed his happiness for Alcarz’s success.
Andy Murray declines to jump on Carlos Alcaraz hype train
Andy Murray has downplayed the excitement surrounding Carlos Alcaraz, who recently regained his top spot in the world rankings after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells tournament. Despite being just 19 years old, Alcaraz has already won eight ATP Tour titles and is considered a highly promising player in the sport. However, Murray is not getting carried away with the hype around the Spanish star.
The comparison between Carlos Alcaraz and the likes of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer has been made due to his impressive performance on the tennis court. However, Andy Murray has urged caution, stating that it is important to keep expectations in check as Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer have set a high bar with their numerous Grand Slam titles.
He said “He has an excellent game, an all-around game that I think will translate well onto all surfaces. He’s not the biggest guy, but he can serve big.” Andy Murray praised Carlos Alcaraz’s tennis skills, describing him as an incredible athlete and an excellent mover with a diverse game that involves taking on the ball.
However, Murray emphasized that it might be challenging for Alcaraz to maintain that level of play as he grows older and accumulates more experience, given the difficulty of keeping that style of play with added pressure. Murray added that while Alcaraz has the potential to become an exceptional player, he may not achieve the same level of success as the big three tennis legends, namely Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal.
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