"I wish some days to be someone not recognized at all": Alcaraz on dealing with stardom and pressure ahead of 2023 US Open title tilt
ATPSaturday, 26 August 2023 at 08:30
Spain’s young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has revealed that
sometimes he just wants to live the life of a normal guy.
The 20-year-old is now the talk of the town after winning Wimbledon
2023 last month following his victory in a memorably five-set thrilling final
against the current world number two Serbia’s legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic
with a score of 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4.
Talking about the life of a Grand Slam winner, Alcaraz stated that
there are days when he does not want to be recognised.
"Sometimes I like it; sometimes no," he said.
"Sometimes you want to feel like a normal guy, to walk normally. Here in
New York, there are a lot of Spanish people, South American people as well.
It's difficult for me to walk normally sometimes.
"Yeah, I wish some days to be someone not recognized at
all. But it's going to be impossible," he continued. "I have to enjoy
that part as well. But sometimes it makes difficult."
Alcaraz will be coming to the US Open on the back of
suffering a reality check as he was defeated by none other than the 23-time
Grand Slam winner Djokovic in the final of the Cincinnati Open (Western &
Southern Open) with a score of 5-7, 7-6, 7-6.
However, the current world number one will be hoping to keep
his focus on defending his crown in the mega-event as he won the title last
year after beating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final with a score of 6–4, 2–6,
7–6(7–1), 6–3.
The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year is set to begin
on Monday where players from all over the world will showcase their talent and
fight to claim the ultimate glory.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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