“That’s why don’t ever compare him to Rafa again,” Carlos Alcaraz tosses racket in frustration sending fans into a frenzy

Carlos Alcaraz, the current Madrid Open champion, faced a daunting task on Friday as he took on Emil Ruusuvuori in an exhilarating match. However, the Spanish star rose to the challenge and secured his spot in the tournament’s third round with an impressive victory. The Spanish star, ranked second in the world and winner of the US Open, had to mount a comeback after losing the first set 2-6 to the 41st-ranked Finn. Alcaraz ultimately triumphed 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in a match that lasted over two hours.

Reflecting on the hard-fought victory, Alcaraz admitted that he was in danger of losing the match at one point. “It was really challenging. I almost lost,” he said. The 19-year-old is known for his impressive wins over top players like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, both of whom he defeated in Madrid last year.

After winning the Barcelona title last weekend, Alcaraz is now set to face Bulgarian athlete Grigor Dimitrov in the next round of the Madrid Open. In his previous match against Ruusuvuori, the Spanish champion demonstrated his skills with 10 aces and 36 winners, but also had to fend off nine out of 11 break points. Alcaraz faced a particularly challenging moment when he was behind 3-2 in the second set, as he managed to save five consecutive break points.

During the match, Alcaraz’s emotions got the best of him at one point, leading him to throw his racket in frustration after losing a point. This rare display of anger surprised many fans around the world, with some expressing negative views while others showed support for the young player. Despite the momentary outburst, Alcaraz was able to stay focused and ultimately secure the win.

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Some fans were critical of Alcaraz’s behavior, saying throwing a racket is unsportsmanlike and disrespectful to the game. Others, however, were more sympathetic, pointing out that even the best players can get emotional during a match.

As Alcaraz prepares for his next match in the Madrid Open, fans will no doubt be watching closely to see if he can continue his winning streak.

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