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The French Open has got its first finalist in the men’s section. After what was a thrilling encounter all along the way, Carlos Alcaraz showed his clay court prowess and defeated Jannik Sinner to reach his first final on the Parisian clay. In a match that went on to 5 sets, the young Spaniard came out on top with the scoreline of 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, and 6-3.

However, at a moment when everything was on the line, Carlos Alcaraz’s father took to the almighty for help. After the Wimbledon champion got a break in the 5th set, his nervous father took a moment to thank god after his son secured a crucial point. However, this moment caught fans off guard as they came ahead and presented their thoughts on this.

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One fan suggested that he was just representing the Carlos Alcaraz fanbase who were holding their nerves throughout the match. “all of us,” wrote the fan who was equally nervous as the Spaniard’s father as he faced the current world number 1 player.

Next, another fan came ahead and hilarious called Carlos Alcaraz’s father her father-in-law and suggested that he is awesome. “Meu sogro é foda,” writes the fan in Portuguese, and translating it to English, it means,” My father-in-law is awesome,” suggested the fan who was a die-hard fan girl of the young Spaniard.

Joining them was yet another fan who was equally nervous just like the others. After watching Alcaraz’s father’s nervous reaction, he suggested that he is representing all of the fans who have been supporting the young Spaniard in the match. El padre de Alcaraz nos representa jajajaj,” wrote the fan in Spanish which when translated to English reads, “Alcaraz’s father represents us hahaha.”  

This fan then came ahead and suggested that Akcaraz’s senior was so nervous at the moment that he even forgot to make the cross sign accurately. “Ele tá tão nervoso que esqueceu como faz o sinal da cruz LLLLLKKKKKKKKKKIII,” wrote the fan in Portuguese. Translating it in English, it reads, “he’s so nervous he forgot how to make the sign of the cross.” 

Last but not least, this fan ended the discussion by suggesting that he was also tensed throughout the nail-biting encounter. “MEU DEUS KKKKKKKKKKK,” wrote the fan which meant “My God Lol,” when translated into English.

Thus, the fans could very well relate to the nerves that Alcaraz Senior went through at a crucial moment. While the young Spaniard secured the win, it was not an easy win for him. However, with the win, he secured a brilliant record to his name.

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After making his first French Open finals, Carlos Alcaraz pens down a new record to his name

Coming out of an injury, many doubted his caliber and thought that he might not have the best of runs in the event. However, he proved everyone wrong and has now made his way into the finals. With the win, he has now made a new record to his name as well.

 

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At just 21 years old, he has become the youngest men’s singles player to reach the grand slam finals on all courts, be it grass, hard, and now clay. While the tennis world has seen many big names, none except Alcaraz has been able to achieve this feat this young. With just one more away from glory, he will now be looking to bag his 3rd career grand slam. Will he be able to do it? What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!