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Dance, dazzle, and delight—Carlos Alcaraz has unleashed a hidden talent! And it has left us wondering, has he been holding out on us? As Carlos Alcaraz proves that rhythm is the new rally, we find one more reason to adore him. The celebratory mode is on, and Alcaraz, the Wimbledon champion, is not shying away from bringing the heat to the dance floor with another SW19 victor, Barbora Krejcikova!

Carlos Alcaraz’s marvelous second Wimbledon victory has left us all in a collective amazement of “Wow.” But there’s more to explore about the talents of the 21-year-old player. The Wimbledon Championships’ Ball was ready to welcome the winners of the SW19 and both Carlos Alcaraz and women’s singles winner Barbora Krejcikova stunned the event with their gracious presence.

While the Spanish star wore a classic black tuxedo, Krejcikova also shone in a glamorous outfit, which included an emerald green gown along with an embellished top. As the festivities began, a request resounded in the hall, a special dance featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova. Hesitant at first, the four-time Grand Slam champion blushed, and eventually agreed and took center stage on the dance floor with the Czech player. 

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Cheers and applause filled the room as Alcaraz and Krejcikova twirled on Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” from the movie “Barbie.” Carlos Alcaraz had admitted that his dance skills “could be better” after his finals victory when Annabelle Croft had asked if we ready to shake a leg at the dinner. Blushing fiercely with a hand over his eyes, the young Spaniard wasn;t too confident about his skills.

But his swift movement on the stage became an instant hit! Much like his dancing mastery, his performance against Novak Djokovic on the grass had the same vibe. Defeating the former World No. 1 on the same ground for two consecutive years speaks for itself.

Some clever footwork indeed!

On top of that, it is also his second Grand Slam of the season, the first being the French Open. Interestingly, after winning his maiden Grand Slam on the red clay, Carlos Alcaraz let out his excitement through a different outlet—by etching the Paris Tower permanently as a tattoo on his ankle. Now, as he won the Wimbledon championship as well, most likely his swaying on the dance floor was the first of many celebrations waiting in line. 

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Nevertheless, as of now, the former U.S. Open champion’s next destination is Spain. There, he will be in a parade with Spain’s football team, which won the Euro Cup for the fourth time. Hopefully, there will be more, because why not? After all, prior to it all, Alcaraz addressed this unforgettable victory and shared why it is so dear to his heart.

Carlos Alcaraz addresses the “beautiful” tournament and the trophy at Wimbledon

When Carlos Alcaraz beat Djokovic last year, he exclaimed in joy, saying how it was a dream come true moment for him. Perhaps, another crown at Wimbledon is making him rejoice in the same dream once again! “I think in an interview when I was 12 or 11 years old, I said that my dream is to win Wimbledon so I’m really achieving my dreams,” the former French Open winner said.

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Carlos Alcaraz has also earned the “Channel Slam” tag along with his name, joining the list of a few players who have won the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. The Spanish star, who wishes to bring his best game to the upcoming Olympics, further stated, “I want to keep going but it’s obviously a great feeling to play in this court, in this beautiful court. I’m going to say it – I’ve said it before – for me, it’s the most beautiful tournament, the most beautiful court, and obviously the most beautiful trophy.”

Carlos Alcaraz is building his own path, and his goal might have never been clearer than before. As he continues in the season, hopefully along with his tennis, we will see some of his best moves that he keeps up his sleeves.