Torn Apart by Macabre Cruelty Allegations, Carlos Alcaraz Goes Into Damage Control Mode as Surprising Claim Breaks Over His Controversial Move

Things haven’t been going as Carlos Alcaraz would have liked off late. Weeks after winning the Wimbledon title, he was the favorite to clinch the US Open. However, he failed to defend his title, going down fighting against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals. Further, a major controversy erupted surrounding Alcaraz. The Spanish tennis sensation was slammed for attending a bullfighting event. His picture of enjoying the event, smiling, and cheering went viral on social media and faced backlash.

Recently, a journalist has made a surprising claim about Alcaraz’s attendance at that event. The former World Number 1 hasn’t returned to action since his US Open defeat as he has been caught up in off-court controversies. Let’s find out what the journalist had to say about this situation.

Carlos Alcaraz receives backing from a journalist

The tennis world has stood up against Carlos Alcaraz after he was seen attending a bullfighting event. At a time when the world is taking cruelty against animals seriously, his presence there hasn’t gone down well with fans. However, one journalist defended Alcaraz’s actions.

As reported by the media outlet La 7, the journalist said, “Carlos Alcaraz has taken advantage of these days to disconnect, surround himself with family and friends, and return to the routine that he likes so much every time he can regain normality in El Palmar. Gone is the episode of the bullfight that generated so much criticism for RRSS and that bothered Carlos so much that he came committed to an event with no other aspiration than to have a good time.” (translated using Google Translate)

Further, he went on to add, “He didn’t even know that he was going to sit in a place so close to the arena, or who was going to accompany him during the celebration, or whether or not he likes the National Holiday given that it was the first time, and probably the last, that he attended in his life.”

The journalist was not the only one to defend Alcaraz recently. World Number 1, Novak Djokovic came to the Spaniard’s rescue, albeit for a different reason.

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Djokovic backs Alcaraz following his Davis Cup withdrawal

Following his US Open defeat, Alcaraz didn’t participate in the Davis Cup finals held in Valencia recently. The Spaniard had some discomfort in his thigh and wrist and as a result, decided to skip the event. Defending Alcaraz’s withdrawal from the Davis Cup finals, Djokovic said, ?It?s normal skipping a competition.. I feel the need to protect & defend Carlos & all players bc I know what it feels like. It?s normal. Being 20 years old, he has a lot of time to represent his country.??

With Alcaraz absent, Spain finished third in Group C, failing to qualify for the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Alcaraz’s return to the court anytime soon is still under a doubt. He will hold a meeting with his team to decide if he should participate in the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing, which will take place later this month.

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