‘I’m Playing at Home’- Carlos Alcaraz Reflects on Indian Wells Atmosphere as He Soaks in Home-Like Energy in the Deserts

Carlos Alcaraz has a special connection with the Indian Wells crowd! The crowd support that he received every year during the American swing is something that has become a huge part of his performance during the tournaments. Recently, as a 20-year-old Spaniard played the semi-finals against Jannik Sinner, the crowd was with them and enjoyed the match at its best.

After the match, the two-time Grand Slam champion opened up about playing in California and the crowd support that he received during his time on the tennis court there. Let’s take a look at what the young tennis sensation has to say about the crowd support.

“it’s unbelievable…It’s something crazy” Carlos Alcaraz has a special place for the Indian Wells crowd

Recently, as the world number 2 ranked tennis player has made his place in the final round of the tournament, the semi-final clash against the Italian tennis player was a thrilling and crazy match. During the press conference after the semi-final, he was asked about the atmosphere that was present during the match, as both of them exchanged drop shorts at the net in the second set.

He stated, “Well, it’s unbelievable to play matches like this one with this atmosphere. As I said after the match, I feel like I’m playing at home. It’s something crazy seeing that I’m playing the other part of my country, of the world, and be able to feel that energy, that love like I’m playing at home is something unbelievable.”

Along with that, he clearly highlighted that after playing that match, he felt like he was playing at home because of the crazy support that he received even after playing away from his country. Not only that, he also praised his 22-year-old opponent for putting up a tough fight, as he enjoyed playing against him.

Further, while talking about the crowd, they mentioned how even the audience enjoys every time both of them play against each other, talking about how it’s the totally different energy that they bring to the match. Not only was the second set moment something that was enjoyed by the audience present in this tennis arena to watch the match, but even tennis fans were also left amazed at the moment.

Tennis fans were left stunned after the Sinner-Alcaraz clash

After the match, a video of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz fighting back and forth on the court, determined not to let the ball drop, went viral. Though Sinner lost the exciting match in the end due to fierce rivalry, the players had a fun moment and grinned at the spectators. When the US Open’s official account posted the video recently, tennis fans flocked to the comment section to voice their thoughts on the developing rivalry.

Even though Sinner lost, one fan praised the furious exchange as “lit.”

On the other hand, a fan was amazed at how quickly the game moved forward.

A spectator also voiced hope about the future of tennis, saying it is in capable hands based on the young talents’ displays of skill and sportsmanship.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the amazing Alcaraz and Sinner clash? Let us know in the comment section below.

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