WATCH: Hilarious video of ball kid’s priceless reaction to Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz goes viral
The ball kid's face lit up with awe as he saw the current World No. 1.
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Carlos Alcaraz and the Ball Boy (Image Credit: @Tennis TV/Twitter)
In a funny and delightful moment, a video capturing a little kid’s complete amazement and awe in the presence of Wimbledon Winner Carlos Alcaraz has been going viral on the internet. The adorable video shows the young ball kid’s unedited reaction upon seeing the tennis sensation, leaving viewers amused by the genuine admiration on display.
The footage was shot at the ongoing Hopman Cup which is being held in Nice, France in which Carlos Alcaraz, who recently won the Wimbledon, is competing. When the ball boy assigned to assist Alcaraz realized who he was standing on the court with, he obviously gasped and his eyes lit up with joy. He battled to keep his emotions in check as he stood inches away from Alcaraz who had reached greatness in the Wimbledon and US Open.
As the video spread over the internet, tennis fans and sports fans alike expressed their joy at watching such a genuine and unguarded moment between a young fan and a tennis star. The video is a reminder of the impact athletes can have on the lives of their fans, particularly the younger generation, who look up to them as role models.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins his first match at debut Hopman Cup
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Following his historic Wimbledon victory, Carlos Alcaraz triumphantly returned to the court in the Hopman Cup. The Spanish tennis sensation demonstrated his undying perseverance by rallying to overcome Belgium’s David Goffin 4-6, 6-4, 10-8. The event, held at the Nice Lawn Club in southern France, featured mixed teams representing their respective countries in singles and doubles rounds.
Alcaraz demonstrated his agility and adaptability in Friday’s thrilling match, shifting from the grass courts of Wimbledon to the clay courts of Nice, a challenge not to be overlooked. Despite a first-set loss, the Spaniard showed his battling spirit by coming back to win the second set and forcing an exciting final-set tie-breaker.
Throughout the match, both players showed their grit, with each dropping serve twice. With three aces, Alcaraz demonstrated his tremendous serve, although Goffin held his own with a challenging effort of his own. Alcaraz’s resilience and calm under pressure ultimately achieved his hard-fought victory. Looking ahead, he will have another fascinating battle today where he will compete in a single match against Croatia’s No. 15-ranked Borna Coric.
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Navya Mishra
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