The world has now seen another heartwarming display of solidarity that transcends sports boundaries. Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz has kindled a fire of motivation in the hearts of the nation’s women’s soccer team, ‘La Roja,’ as they set their sights on the FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
Fresh from his own triumph in the Cincinnati Open semifinals against Hubert Hurkacz, Alcaraz’s unexpected message has become a beacon of inspiration that resonates beyond the tennis court.
Carlos Alcaraz’s message ignites women’s football team
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Alcaraz, following his own success, took to camera covering his match to convey his congratulations and support to the Spanish women’s soccer team. He wrote on the camera, “LET’S GO, TEAM!!! Congratulations and let’s go for the [trophy] on Sunday!” which was loosely translated from Spanish.
Carlos Alcaraz signs the camera after beating Hubert Hurkacz in Cincinnati.
He wrote a message in support of the Spanish women’s football team, who are competing in the FIFA World Cup 🥹🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/apAVJxuLJu
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 19, 2023
As the team gets ready to compete against England in the finals, their unwavering spirit has not only caught the attention of the public and Carlos Alcaraz but other known Spanish figures as well. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S?nchez encapsulated the nation’s feelings by congratulating the team, tweeting, “To the final! Keep making history. All of Spain is with you.” This excitement echoed through the sports community, with 2010 World Cup winner Andr?s Iniesta and Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos expressing their support for the team’s incredible journey, as reported by Reuters.
Alcaraz’s resilience at Cincinnati and the path forward
Right before sending his positive message to the women’s soccer team, Carlos Alcaraz had a very close and exciting tennis match. He had to save a point that could have made him lose, but he managed to win the match 2-6 7-6(4) 6-3. This victory earned him a spot in the Cincinnati Open final, where he’s set to face Novak Djokovic in a rematch from the riveting Wimbledon final of the previous month.
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Alcaraz’s journey in the Cincinnati Open has been marked by close contests. None of his matches have ended in straight sets, with Alcaraz mounting comebacks from a set down in two out of four matches played so far. While some might see this as a concern, it serves as an invaluable preparation for the upcoming US Open next month.
The title of Cincinnati Open also carries a substantial prize money with it. The winner and the runner-up gets over $1 million and over $550,000, respectively.
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Do you think Novak Djokovic will get his redemption or will Carlos Alcaraz continue his win streak against the Djoker?
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