‘What rhythm and footwork’ Enrique Iglesias shares video of Carlos Alcaraz grooving on ‘Bailando’ after winning the Miami Masters


‘What rhythm and footwork’ Enrique Iglesias shares video of Carlos Alcaraz grooving on ‘Bailando’ after winning the Miami Masters

Carlos Alcaraz and Enrique Iglesias

Carlos Alcaraz scripted history at the 2022 Miami Masters when he defeated Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-4 in the finals to become the youngest champion of the tournament. He also became the third-youngest man after Michael Chang and Rafael Nadal to win a Masters tournament. The win saw Alcaraz break into the Top-15 and is now 29 points away from entering the Top-10.

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Alcaraz’s win in the finals of Miami also made him the first Spanish man to win the Masters event after 8 finals comprising of Spanish men went the other way but not for Alcaraz who was playing in his first-ever Masters final. He now has a title on each tier of the ATP Tour, the Croatian Open 2021 (ATP-250), the Rio Open 2022 (ATP-500) and now the Miami Masters 2022 (ATP-1000) along with the ATP NextGen Finals won last year.

Having clinched the biggest title of his career, Alcaraz was ecstatic and his happiness was seen through his dance moves when he reached his hotel room. With his racquet still in his hand, Alcaraz had Spanish artist Enrique Iglesias‘ song ‘Bailando’ on the speakers and was grooving on it with a wide smile across his face. Enrique wrote ‘Felicidades’ and added a champagne bottle emoji while tagging Alcaraz in the video.

Carlos Alcaraz receives big praise from Spain for his victory

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz

21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal was one of the first to congratulate Alcaraz for his win in Miami sending him a message on Twitter. “Congratulations Carlitos @alcarazcarlos03 for your HISTORICAL triumph in #Miami. The first of many to come, for sure!” tweeted Nadal.

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World No. 3 on the WTA Tour, Paula Badosa also congratulated Alcaraz and called him the ‘heir to Spanish tenins’. Paula said, “Carlitos @alcarazcarlos03 impressive. Congratulations for what you achieve, but especially for what you transmit. Spain cannot have a better heir than you. Thank you for those values and for that tennis that we constantly enjoy. You were born to shine.”

While the Spanish Tennis Royalty congratulated him, Alcaraz also received a congratulatory call from the King of Spain for his achievement, showing how massive the achievement of the teenager has been in one of the most important events on the ATP Tour.

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