Carlos Alcaraz was the figure of the Wash CupThanks to the Murcian, the European team returned to win the tournament after two years spent in the showcases of the “Team World”.
Indeed, the world number 3 was nicknamed by the other camp as the “Federate 2005”. After beating Taylor Fritz in the final match, the Spaniard was asked about the comparison.
Alcaraz, showing humility, assured that he was “very far” from this level: “I hope to reach it one day but the Federer of 2005 will remain forever for him“.
Of course, he did not hide his taste and his desire to imitate him: “He is the first player who started to “making impossible shots possible”
“I’ve seen his shots several times in games. All the children tried to imitate him and so did I. “In training and in matches, I try to achieve these kinds of shots so that people enjoy tennis.”
“In a way, I try to… imitate him.”@carlosalcaraz take inspiration from Roger Federer’s playbook.#LaverCuppic.twitter.com/rRrzFsNJgK
– Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 22, 2024
