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Carlos Alcaraz is a name that has silenced everyone with his gameplay. The Spaniard recently laid his hands on Wimbledon and is now gripping up to take the final grand slam of the year home. Currently, the 20-year-old player is out of court to focus solely on a triumphant return to Flushing Meadows.

After sending shockwaves in tennis, Alcaraz is now trying different sports as a way to relax and chill. However, after being undefeated in tennis, Alexander Zverev, his friend cum rival, has finally come up with good news. He has found a sport to defeat Carlos Alcaraz. But what is it?

Alexander Zverev is confident of defeating Carlos Alcaraz in golf

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Alexander Zverev, at the moment, is struggling to find his form in tennis. After a shocking third-round exit at the hands of Matteo Berrettini, he would be willing to make a triumphant comeback at the US Open. Also, recent glory at the German Open would have boosted his confidence to make a sensational return.

While struggling with the form in tennis, Zverev seems to have sharpened his golfing skills. Recently, he played a friendly match against Carlos Alcaraz where he defeated him with ease. After the victory, Zverev took to Instagram to showcase his victory with the caption, “I have good news everyone, We have a chance against him in golf.”

Tennis players have always had a soft spot for golf with major names playing the sport. One among them is Rafael Nadal. It might seem strange to some, but he is an avid golfer as well. Not only this, he has also taken part in multiple tournaments where he got a chance to showcase his skills. He also revealed the real reason why he loves to play golf.

Rafael Nadal is also an avid golfer and won some tournaments

There is nothing that Rafael Nadal cannot do perfectly. From being a football player in the beginning to being a professional tennis player and then winning tournaments in golf, he is the epitome of perfection. The Spanish player has also won some significant tournaments in golf, including the Qromia Hexagonal Golf Circuit tournament in Spain and a top 5 finish at the Balearic Golf Championship in Mallorca.

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Rafa also revealed that the real reason why he plays golf is to keep himself fit and fine. “I play some golf. Honestly, and that’s the truth, I have never been a gym guy.” revealed Rafa in the interview.

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Thus, tennis players opt for golf in their free time to relieve themselves from stress and make themselves ready for what’s next to come.

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What are your views on this? What’s your go-to sport? Let us know in the comments below.

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