Speaking to Eurosport after reaching the 3rd round at the Paris Rolex Masters, Carlos Alcaraz shared interesting words about Roger Federer, stating how the former Swiss legend gave a tennis masterclass to the young Spaniard, in Shanghai.
During the Shanghai Rolex Masters, in fact, despite the defeat suffered in two sets in the quarterfinals against Tomas Machac, Carlitos had the chance to live a dream experience: spending time on the court with the Swiss legend Roger Federer, present at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena for an event.
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AlcarazThree tennis heavyweights sitting together for the #RolexShanghaiMasters final 🤩 pic.twitter.com/nkj6PQ8UPO
— Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) October 13, 2024
During the Chinese tournament, Alcaraz and Federer not only attended the final between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, but they also trained together. The official X account of the tournament obviously immortalized the moment.
“It was an incredible experience for me. Having the chance to play with him was amazing. I had so much fun, every shot, watching him play so easily. I really enjoyed rallies and it was a dream to see him. It was a dream. It was a beautiful experience. I had the chance to talk to him a lot, ask him some questions about when he played. It was a real masterclass from him,” told Carlitos to Eurosport, praising his experience with the Swiss Maestro.
Carlos Alcaraz says Roger Federer gave him a master class during their practice in Shanghai:
“It was an unbelievable experience for me. Having the chance to play with him, it was great. I just enjoyed so much, every shot, watching him playing the shots so easily. It was a dream.… pic.twitter.com/RaOQywPdSE
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 30, 2024
What a treat 🥳@rogerfederer & @carlosalcaraz met up for a practice at the #RolexShanghaiMasters 🚨 pic.twitter.com/wnLO95Jp4L
— Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) October 17, 2024