(VIDEO) Alcaraz lucky to escape without code violation after frustrated racquet throw in Tommy Paul loss

Spain’s young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz was lucky to avoid a fine after a code violation during the Omnium Banque National Canadian Open in Montreal.

The 20-year-old, who is now the talk of the town after winning his maiden Wimbledon title following his memorable five-set win over current world number two Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in London last month, had a frustrating day in Montreal on Friday.

The current world number one threw the racquet in frustration during the quarterfinal of the event, something which could’ve led to a penalty from the authorities.

The frustration was visible as the current top-ranked player was knocked out of the competition after losing to America’s Tommy Paul with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

The defeat was a serious blow for Alcaraz in his preparation for the fourth Grand Slam of the year — US Open — which is set to begin in less than 20 days.

Alcaraz will be defending his title in New York this year which he won in 2022 after beating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final with a score of 6–4, 2–6, 7–6(7–1), 6–3.