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Carlos ‘Carlitos’ Alcaraz has set the world on fire with his performances. He has shown that he means business from the moment he makes his first serve. The Young Spaniard recently revealed that his idol is popular Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone. ATP legend Jimmy Connors felt that it was an excellent pick for various reasons.

Sylvester Stallone has had a thriving acting career since 1969. He struggled quite a bit before his career eventually took off with the release of the movie Rocky in 1976. Now, the New York native has become a certified star and continues to participate in many projects.

Carlos Alcaraz idolizes Rocky

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In the podcast ‘Advantage Connors’, Jimmy and Brett Connors discussed many things along with the ongoing Miami Open. The winner of the Indian Wells Masters, Carlos Alcaraz, also became a topic of discussion. Jimmy said that he had read an interesting piece of information about Alcaraz.

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The 2022 US Open champion was once asked who he idolized. He replied with Sylvester Stallone. Jimmy said that he loved Alcaraz’s choice. The eight-time grand slam winner also said that the movies done by Stallone were some of the most inspiring ones.

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Connors liked the kind of movies where the protagonist struggles and puts in the effort to come out on top like Rocky. He found Alcaraz’s choice ‘interesting’ as the latter could have picked any personality from sports or other walks of life, but instead, chose Stallone as he was probably inspired by his movies.

How interesting is that? I mean, look at some of the movies he’s put out. From Rocky, to Frst Blood, to Rambo, to Tulsa King. He’s high energy and you know, stay in there and do what it takes to come out on top. To know where you stand. That was a pretty interesting pick out of politics, out of other sports, out of business, he picks Stallone and obviously from the inspiration of his movies.

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Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz is looking to emerge victorious in another competition. He will be facing Jannik Sinner in a semifinal match at the Miami Open.

Will Carlos Alcaraz be able to win this year’s Miami Open? Let us know in the comments.

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