?I Was in Shock..?- True Feelings Come Bursting Out of Carlos Alcaraz As He Reacts to Epic Canadian Open Moment With Tennis Legend Maria Sharapova

Carlos Alcaraz’s life completely flipped around this year when he became the Wimbledon champion, gaining a lot of recognition in and around the tennis world. He has not only won over the fans but also many tennis legends who were once the game’s biggest stars. While his compatriot Rafael Nadal was pleased with his achievement, he recently met Maria Sharapova, who was also quite impressed with his impressive performance.

The world’s number-one tennis player is presently competing in the Canadian Open in Toronto. There, he had the chance to meet Sharapova, and after the unexpected meet and greet, he expressed how he felt after getting insights from one of the sport’s biggest names.

Carlos Alcaraz mesmerized after meeting Maria Sharapova

The 20-year-old Spaniard has finally opened up about what it was like to meet the former Russian tennis player. During their time in Canada, he got an opportunity to meet Sharapova, ticking off his tennis wishlist. After defeating Ben Shelton in the first round of the tournament, during the post-match press conference, Alcaraz revealed how he never expected to see her in Toronto and praised the five-time Grand Slam champion by calling her the best.

He said, “I watch her, you know, a lot of matches. She was a great tennis player. She was probably one of the best players in the world. And I was in shock because I didn’t expect her to be here in Toronto. And she was first in the lift and it was, She is Maria or not? You know what I mean?”

The 2023 Wimbledon champion talked about how he had an unexpected encounter with a Russian tennis star in a lift in Toronto.

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Not only that, but a picture from their unexpected meeting is also one of the hot topics in the tennis world. While nobody expected their meet-up, it was still a delight for both of them to have a chance to meet and share their thoughts on tennis.

Insight from Sharapova and Alcaraz unexpected meet-up

As the former world number one tennis player is also in Canada for a conference, she met Alcaraz at Academy United in Toronto. And after they met, they had a little picture session where both of them got a picture together. Although tennis fans are literally in awe of that picture, it was just a moment that both of them will never forget.

In that picture, the 20-year-old Spaniard was seen in his sporting casuals. Sharapova, on the other hand, had her hair down, carrying a casual outing outfit beautifully, just like her personality. What are your thoughts on this unforeseen encounter that has stunned the tennis world? Post your comments in the space provided below.

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