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Sep 3, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece (not pictured) on day five of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 3, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece (not pictured) on day five of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Athletes are rarely confined to a single sport. Their playful nature always inspires them to try their hands at different sports as well. And golf is such an enticing and luxurious game that has always attracted players from different fields.
From Michael Jordan to Serena Williams even star players of different sports cannot refuse the thrill of golfing, and have expressed their love for it. And joining the leagues of these ace players is the newest champion of the tennis world, Carlos Alcaraz who is blowing off the steam by playing golf along with a fellow tennis player in his free time.
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Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz enjoys golf in leisure time
Tennis players have always shared a love for golfing and Carlos has also developed the same feelings. The year 2023 turned out to be a turning point for the Spanish tennis player. Last month in July, Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon after defeating the seven-time winner and last year’s defending champion Novak Djokovic. The win brought him numerous perks and engagements as well. And now weeks after his big win, Carlos is enjoying his off time by teeing it up at the green with fellow tennis player Alexander Zverev.
In his latest Instagram story, Alexander shared a picture from a golf course where he is standing with Carlos and is holding a golf club in his hand. On a side note, he has written ‘I have good news everyone. We have a chance against him in golf.’ Alexander himself loves to play golf and enjoys playing it during his off time. Every now and then he posts pictures of himself playing on green on Instagram. As for Carlos he also shares a love for the game just like his tennis idol.
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Carlos Alcaraz loves playing golf like Rafael Nadal
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, has made it clear in the past that had he been a tennis player then golf would have been his choice of sport. And following in the footsteps of his idol, Carlos also loves playing golf to enjoy some happy and playful moments away from stress. He had previously said, “Well, we play a lot of games when I’m with my team, and mini golf, golf, are one of them. It’s something that turns off my mind a little bit to be happy to enjoy, you know, the time here and, you know, have quality time with my team as well”

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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Madrid Open – Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain – May 5, 2021 Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia after their round of 32 match REUTERS/Sergio Perez
He continued, “It’s something that I love to play, love to learn”. Golf fans will definitely appreciate Carlos’s interest in the sports. However, from Alexander’s remarks on Carlos, it looks like he might need some golfing lessons to excel in this sport also. Many of our golfing stars will be happy to oblige.
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