Carlos Alcaraz apologizes on social media for destroying racquet: “I am human” | Tennis.com
Posting in Spanish on X, Alcaraz said his on-court attitude in Cincinnati was not correct and that he will “work so that it does not happen again.”
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Associated Press
Published Aug 17, 2024
CINCINNATI (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has apologized for his behavior during Friday afternoon’s loss to Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open.
During the third set, Alcaraz destroyed his racquet by repeatedly smashing it on the court in a rare show of frustration for the four-time Grand Slam winner. The No. 3 player in the ATP rankings lost 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 to the 37-year-old Monfils.
Posting in Spanish on X on Saturday, Alcaraz said his attitude was not correct, and his actions should not have been done on the court. The 21-year-old added that he will work to ensure it doesn’t happen again:
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