Entering the US Open to try to win his third Grand Slam in a row after Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz was asked about Stephen Curry, one of his favorite players. A player he regretted not seeing at the Olympics. “I couldn't, but I would have loved to see Team USA play… The tennis calendar is so tight, I didn't find the time to come.” he responds to Brad Gilbertwho compares him to Stephen Curry for his laid-back attitude in training.
But Alcaraz has already had the opportunity to see Stephen Curry play and it was with the Warriors in the regular season. Beyond the player's exceptional qualities, Alcaraz takes him as a model in his philosophy and his desire to share pleasure with the public. “I saw him in real life in Miami, and it was a joy! It's a privilege to see him play, and I try to be like him on a basketball court. But it's difficult… But maybe we have the same games, the same feelings in trying to bring pleasure to the sport.”
Two unforgettable encounters: Pau Gasol and Jimmy Butler
Last March, after meeting Stephen Curry and Chris Paul, the Spanish champion spoke about the two most significant encounters of his young career. Two basketball players…
“I've been lucky enough to meet great athletes, but also great celebrities, which in a way continues to surprise me. I still have a hard time believing that I'm one of those celebrities. But I recently met Pau Gasol, someone I really wanted to meet,” Alcaraz had explained about his compatriot. “I met him in Las Vegas and he's a really amazing guy. So is Jimmy Butler. Those two were the most special celebrity encounters I've ever had.”
