Carlos Alcaraz Garfia has turned the wave in the tennis realm welcoming the new generation of tennis players after the dominance of the Big 3. The astounding Wimbledon victory over Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller has kept the 20-year-old Spanish tennis player in a different league. And this day has gone down a monumental day for his family, especially his father, whose love for tennis made Alcaraz get into tennis in the first place.
Garfia amidst an emotional victory at the center court could not control his emotions from pouring out. Meanwhile, his father proudly watched his son creating history.
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia pays tribute to his father after his monumental Wimbledon victory over Novak Djokovic
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Shattering the dreams of the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz now has paved the way for a new generation of tennis players. However, after his monumental victory, he pays a heartfelt tribute to his father.
The 20-year-old Spanish player detailed how his father paved the way for this moment to occur in his life. During his press conference, he stated, “It’s a big moment, not just for me, for my family, for all the people around me. It’s a really special moment.”
Alcaraz then dedicated his victory to his beloved old man. He added, “I start playing tennis, thanks to my Dad. He’s really a huge fan of tennis. He was watching tennis before I was born.”
So, eventually, his victory was as joyous to his father as it was for him. Moreover, he added, “It’s crazy. His whole life, it’s about tennis. I think for them, watching his kid, making history, and lifting the trophy here at Wimbledon is something incredible for them.”
A young star who has just begun his journey wants to preserve the beginning of it all. Eventually, he ended with, “It is something that I will never forget. I hope to have a photo from that moment cuz I am gonna keep that forever.”?
His father’s love for tennis stems from his life-long association with tennis. Moreover, giving a boost to that relentless passion, he has made his son the world’s no. 1 player in the world.
Who is Carlos Alcaraz’s father?
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The 20-year-old’s supportive set of parents consists of Virginia Garfia and Carlos Alcaraz Gonzales. Eventually, they made it possible to let the tennis realm a new budding talent.
Alcaraz’s father was a tennis player and was one of the Top 40 tennis players in Spain. Moreover, he was also the Director of Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia. All in all, becoming his coach and mentor, his father introduced a young four-year-old to tennis.
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Working as his coach in his early years, Alcaraz’s father has established the roots of the 20-year-old to become the next best thing in tennis. As was evident during his astounding match with Djokovic.?
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