Andy Murray and Andy Roddick praised Carlos Alcaraz’s outstanding performance against Roberto Carballes Baena in the Miami Open. In response, the American stated in an interview with Tennis Channel that there are certain things that only Carlitos is capable of doing on the court.
The three-time Grand Slam winner Murray said on X that he was having fun watching Alcaraz play tennis during yesterday’s match: “Watching Alcaraz play tennis makes me smile,” the former world No. 1 tweeted.
In response to Alcaraz’s triumph, the formerly-number-one ranked player Roddick concurred with Murray, saying, “It makes me smile too.” The American believed that Alcaraz possessed the tools and modifications necessary to add many Grand Slam victories to the two he had previously won.
On the court, he is capable of feats that no one else can. His physique is really electric, and he’s turning the offensive into the defense. The excitement he’s playing with, the power off the forehand side, and the combination,” the 2003 US Open champion remarked.
“He’s already somewhat of a victim of his own shadow; whenever he doesn’t perform well, we wonder what’s going on with Carlos Alcaraz.” Let’s all get quiet. Take a look at the temperature. This guy will, at the at least, win eight or ten majors. He can accomplish everything and he’s still so little. It’s a lot of joy to see him perform. Agree wholeheartedly with Murray,” said Andy Roddick.
It appears that Carlos Alcaraz’s stellar performance at Indian Wells has disregarded the complaints from the previous few months. Although the Spaniard’s results were erratic, he demonstrated an exceptionally high caliber of play at the Tennis Paradise, which helped him to retain his championship. Among his notable victories were victories over Jannik Sinner in the semifinals and Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Carlitos advanced to the Miami Open’s third round after defeating Roberto Carballes Baena (6-2, 6-1), where he will play the seasoned Frenchman Gael Monfils for the second time in his career. Alcaraz prevailed in their first meeting, which took place at the 2022 Indian Wells.
