"That helps carry the game": Carlos Alcaraz praised by Jimmy Connors for grinding to be the best and selling the game to new fans
ATPTuesday, 10 October 2023 at 20:30
Jimmy
Connors praised Carlos Alcaraz's on-court attitude, even when he loses.
World No. 2
Carlos Alcaraz has been in the spotlight of the ATP Tour since last year and
quickly transitioned from being a prospect to becoming the world No. 1 and
winning two Grand Slam titles, all while being only 20 years old.
The
Spaniard leads the number of victories in the 2023 season with a record of
63-8, with six of those losses coming against top-10 players.
Jimmy
Connors, who discusses tennis in his podcast "Advantage Connors,"
lauded what Alcaraz has achieved in the last two seasons and the personality he
demonstrates even in defeat:
“I like his
attitude. I like it; not only the way he talks off the court but also the way
he is on the court; and the way he goes at it. The way he gives it his all,” 8-times
Grand Slam champion said.
“I keep
saying that, you know, that’s what they get paid the big bucks for. They should
go out and give it their all; but he does,” he added.
“And I like
seeing that - those guys that are digging, getting in the dirt, getting dirty
and grinding and know just what it means to be the best player in the world or
to win a Major Championship; to know what it means to them personally but also
to tennis in general. That helps carry the game - these young guys. They are
the sellers now,” claimed Connors.
Alcaraz has
had a good campaign in the Shanghai Open so far, following his semifinal defeat
at the China Open against Jannik Sinner, who later became the tournament
champion.
The
Spaniard has reached the round of 16 in Shanghai with impressive victories over
Gregoire Barrere and Dan Evans. His next match will be against Grigor Dimitrov,
against whom the young star holds a 3-0 head-to-head advantage.
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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