Carlos Alcaraz becomes target of PETA following his visit to watch Bull fighting in Spain

Carlos Alcaraz Faces Backlash Over Bullfighting Controversy, PETA Expresses Concerns

Carlos Alcaraz becomes target of PETA following his visit to watch Bull fighting in Spain

Carlos Alcaraz attending the bull fight

Despite an otherwise excellent season, Carlos Alcaraz, the former World No. 1 has had a string of setbacks in recent weeks. He failed to defend his US Open championship, losing in the quarterfinals to Daniil Medvedev. He also lost his top status in the ATP rankings to the 2023 US Open champion, Novak Djokovic. All of this did not stop, as he received a blowback for attending a bullfighting event in Spain.

The photo of Alcaraz at the bullfighting event quickly went viral on social media, prompting outrage from animal rights organizations. Among those denouncing his participation is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), one of the world’s major animal rights organizations.

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PETA, which is known for its promotion of animal rights and ethical treatment. It has been at the forefront of efforts against practices such as bullfighting. The organization’s UK wing recently turned to Twitter to confront Alcaraz amid the current controversy surrounding his attendance at the bullfighting event in Murcia.

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PETA UK requested the tennis star to reconsider his participation in such events in a statement. The bullfighting event that Alcaraz attended occurred shortly after his exit from the US Open. The incident sparked a heated public debate over whether athletes should take a stand on issues such as animal welfare. The young Spaniard was shown enjoying the sight in social media photographs.

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Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup finals following US Open defeat

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Carlos Alcaraz (Credit:- Eurosport)

Alcaraz has officially withdrawn from the forthcoming Davis Cup Finals, citing the need for rest following his loss at the US Open. The Spanish was expected to lead Spain’s team in the absence of Rafael Nadal but he stated a wish to rest.

Alcaraz faced a hard battle in the US Open semifinals. Despite his outstanding skills and achievements, he was vanquished in a hard-fought duel by the Russian force. Following his loss, the young Spaniard opted to withdraw from the Davis Cup Finals, underlining the importance of healing and learning from his mistakes.

In the absence of Alcaraz, Spain’s team will now rely on a talented pool of players. It will include Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Roberto Bautista Agut, Marcel Granollers, and Albert Ramos-Vinolas, who will step up to replace him in the lineup. These players will represent their country in the important tournament, as Spain hopes to make a great showing in the Davis Cup Finals.

The Spanish Tennis Federation issued an official statement confirming Alcaraz’s resignation from the competition and appointing Albert Ramos to fill his spot on the team. The federation backed Alcaraz’s decision to prioritize his health and development as a player after a long tournament.

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