Watch: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz laughs off Wimbledon boos after Euros final joke

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 12, 2024, 22:27 IST

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Carlos Alcaraz remained unfazed by the disapproving reaction from the Centre Court crowd after making a playful remark about the upcoming Sunday being favorable for Spaniards, alluding to his presence in the Wimbledon final and Spain's participation in the Euro 2024 final against England. The young tennis star, aged 21, finds himself on the cusp of securing back-to-back Wimbledon titles following his hard-fought 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 triumph over the fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final match on Friday.

Watch: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz laughs off Wimbledon boos after Euros final joke

Carlos Alcaraz. (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz remained unfazed by the disapproving reaction from the Centre Court crowd after making a playful remark about the upcoming Sunday being favorable for Spaniards, alluding to his presence in the Wimbledon final and Spain's participation in the Euro 2024 final against England.
The young tennis star, aged 21, finds himself on the cusp of securing back-to-back Wimbledon titles following his hard-fought 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 triumph over the fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final match on Friday, reported AFP.
However, Alcaraz's lighthearted comment about the potential for a Spanish double on Sunday during his post-match interview on court drew some ire from the spectators at the prestigious All England Club.

"It will be a good day for Spanish people as well," defending champion -- and Real Madrid fan -- Alcaraz said when asked to look ahead to the weekend.
The young tennis sensation found himself on the receiving end of playful boos from the crowd after the comment. However, he quickly responded with a charming smile, diffusing the situation and winning back the fans' affection.
"I didn't say Spain is going to win but I say it will be a fun, fun day," he added.

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