On Day 3 of Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz delivered a shot that quickly became one of the tournament’s top highlights. During a crucial rally against the Aussie, Aleksandar Vukic, Alcaraz showcased his incredible athleticism and precision.
The point began with a powerful serve from the Aussie, and just when it seemed like the point went to him, Carlos Alcaraz executed an astonishing backhand shot from way wide off the court and straight to the sidelines, leaving his opponent stuck in his spot and the crowd in awe.
This moment perfectly encapsulated Alcaraz’s flair and skill, earning him a spot in the day’s highlight reel. Fans naturally went ballistic seeing that shot, marvelling at the Spaniard’s ability to make the game look so easy, even on grass.
Guy makes tennis a computer game.
— Maciej Trąbski (@MTrabski) July 3, 2024
They played in TopSpin 2k15 ? @carlosalcaraz
— Mateusz (@MateuszMH23) July 3, 2024
He does and makes it effortless in the process.
— Jonny ジョニー (@_JRS22) July 3, 2024
I thought clay was his best surface but he proves me wrong all the time
— Callie (@CalliePhakathi) July 3, 2024
Interestingly, both the players first faced each other in 2020 at the French Open Qualifiers, where Aleksandar Vukic came out on top. But Carlos Alcaraz left a long lasting impression on him as Vukic was amazed at his ability to generate such power in his shots at the age of 17. Today, Vukic is not surprised seeing Alcaraz’s success.
But next up for Carlos Alcaraz, is the American youngster Frances Tiafoe in the Round of 32 and the duo have already begun playing mind games before their match, which is expected to be watched very closely.
Alcaraz Hits Back at Frances Tiafoe in Style
During his post match interview after Round 2, Alcaraz was asked about how he feels about what Tiafoe said about ‘coming for him’. Alcaraz’s confident response to that, followed by an evil smile gone viral, although he did add that Tiafoe was a ‘great player’.
In contrast, Tiafoe, in a recent press conference, called some of his opponents ‘clowns’ while trying to explain his downfall in the 2023 season and his struggles in the 2024 season so far. That comment has angered many fans and so, Carlos Alcaraz can expect massive support from the public and media especially for this match.
If Tiafoe and his controversy is kept aside, Alcaraz continues to captivate fans with his incredible performances and humble attitude. The defending champion is clearly the favorite to win this Round of 32 match, seeing the form he is in.
