Stubbs critical of Alcaraz fist pumping in Roland Garros tie against Djokovic: "What are you doing"
ATPFriday, 16 June 2023 at 10:05
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Stubbs criticized Carlos Alcaraz for pumping up the crowd during his match
against Novak Djokovic at the 2023 French Open.
The former
tennis player expressed her disagreement with the Spanish player's attitude in
the semifinals of Roland Garros. After equalizing the match in the second set,
the young star celebrated by pumping his arms to the crowd.
"We
all knew the match was going to be the semifinals, and Alcaraz learned a very
big lesson about when you go into these matches, you have to be able to control
your nerves, your anxiety level, your stress, your fist pumping," Stubbs
said.
The
commentator didn’t like Alcaraz's attitude, considering that he was celebrating
too early, especially since he had only tied the match 1-1 in sets.
"Even
when he won the second set, he double-pumped to the crowd with his arms in the
air. My first immediate thought when he did that was, 'What are you doing.'
Like, yes, that's a big set, yes, it's a great achievement, but man, you've got
to win two more of those against this guy."
Stubbs
emphasized the importance of the Spanish player maintaining composure in
crucial moments and compared it to ‘Nole’s’ ability to hanle such situations:
“So you’ve
got to calm down, bring all the levels down, like everything, you’ve got to
bring it all down. That’s what Novak does better than anybody. He’s able to
manage a five set match. Even when he’s not playing well, you see him just be
like ‘I’m going to be fine,’ and Alcaraz has to learn that, how to handle that
moment.”
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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