“Carlos Alcaraz Is David Beckham, Except Better” – Andy Roddick Boldly Compares Spaniard’s New Look To $1 Billion Soccer Icon After Shanghai Exit
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Andy Roddick has compared Carlos Alcaraz’s new look to soccer icon David Beckham, joking that the Spaniard is like a better version of him.
Alcaraz was last seen in action at the Shanghai Masters, where he suffered a surprising defeat to Zizou Bergs in the round of 32 on Monday. The match lasted two hours and two minutes, with the Spaniard struggling on his second serve in the opening set. He also appeared visibly frustrated by the inconsistent ball bounces.
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However, it was Alcaraz’s new look that caught the attention of the tennis world during the tournament. The seven-time Grand Slam champion sported a moustache, prompting plenty of discussion among fans and pundits. On the latest episode of his podcast, Served with Andy Roddick, the former tennis player shared his thoughts on Alcaraz’s new appearance. Comparing the Spaniard to the $1 billion soccer star, Roddick opined:
“The funniest line, the funniest line. Imagine having won seven grand slams and being Carlos Alcaraz and actually saying this ‘I’ve always wanted to play a match with a moustache.’ Like he’s sitting around thinking about that. He’s Beckham. We tune in to see what the hairstyle is going to be. We tune in to see what the goatee is, and they all work. But no, he’s Beckham. He’s Beckham. He’s like, except he’s better, frankly speaking. Like, yeah, but he shows he can do no wrong. Beckham could do anything. Carlos can do anything. Anything.”
After defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo in his opening match in Shanghai, Alcaraz explained the reason behind his moustache. He revealed that he had made a friendly bet with his team, stating that if he won the Japan Open, everyone would grow a moustache and wear the look at the Shanghai Masters.
Carlos Alcaraz opened up about his Shanghai Masters loss
Following his defeat to Bergs, Carlos Alcaraz expressed frustration over the inconsistent bounces during his post-match press conference. Explaining how the ball behaved differently from one point to the next, he said:
“It’s very strange. When you hit a second serve return attacking from top to bottom, the ball shouldn’t bounce above your head, and then on the next point the ball bounced completely differently. One time it bounced upwards, another time it slid and bounced forwards.”
The Spaniard clarified that he was not using the court conditions as an excuse, adding:
“I don’t want to make excuses either. It’s about feelings. I try to see the ball as it’s coming, I think it’s going to bounce a certain way and I prepare for that shot. And when it comes to me differently, it’s too late. Maybe I have to play differently, see the ball and think differently.”
Before competing in Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Japan Open title, defeating Jiri Lehecka in the final on October 6 at the Ariake Coliseum.
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