American tennis legend Andy Roddick, a former world number one and the 2003 US Open champion, has expressed his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz. Roddick, highlighting Alcaraz`s current world ranking of third, declared the Spaniard as his favorite player on the men`s tour.
Roddick commented on the reactions to Alcaraz`s defeat in the Indian Wells semi-finals, noting the surprise of many. However, he emphasized Alcaraz`s undeniable strength as a player. While acknowledging that Alcaraz`s first match in Miami wasn`t his best, Roddick affirmed his strong support, stating that Alcaraz is the player he enjoys watching the most. Roddick further elaborated that Alcaraz`s occasional inconsistency makes him relatable, underscoring his impressive ability to analyze the game and make strategic decisions during matches.
Carlos Alcaraz is set to begin his participation at the Monte Carlo Masters in the second round. His opponent will be the winner of the first-round match between Fabio Fognini of Italy and Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.
