Andy Roddick says he witnessed Carlos Alcaraz "having time for each dialog," and the American tennis legend believes that's one of many large issues that makes the 22-year-old so likable within the locker room.
Since introducing himself to the tennis world In 2022, Alcaraz has achieved main success at a really younger age, profitable 5 Grand Slams to this point and having been ranked on the world No. 1 spot a number of instances. Nevertheless, it's not solely the Spaniard's success that made him so widespread – however it's additionally his smile and charisma. On the court docket, the present world No. 2 is often smiling and searching optimistic.
When Alcaraz's colleagues are requested concerning the reigning French Open champion, they usually describe him as one of the likable gamers within the locker room. Roddick, who’s at the moment on the US Open and protecting the ultimate Grand Slam of the 12 months, has a fairly good concept why that's the case.
Roddick: Alcaraz was strolling, speaking to everybody…
"I'll let you know the little issues, like I'm strolling from 30 ft away to exit to go to the place you get transportation yesterday. He's strolling in, speaking to everybody, everybody operating the safety gates and strolling in. He actually has time for each dialog on the best way. And it's not placed on. It's simply the best way he’s," the American former world No. 1 mentioned on the Served with Andy Roddick podcast.
"I wasn't one to wish to small speak after I was going to work. I simply wasn't. However the recreation's higher. Each single person who comes throughout him, it doesn’t matter what their job is on the US Open, goes, 'You realize what? I actually like that man.' He simply has a straightforward smile. He's simply straightforward to be round."
At the beginning of this 12 months's US Open, Alcaraz confirmed as soon as once more his positivity. After his new quick haircut began drawing adverse suggestions, the Spaniard simply laughed it off by suggesting that his brother made a mistake and so they merely needed to lower it quick.
