Carlos Alcaraz is already in the semi-finals of the US Open tennis tournament after defeating Czech player Jiri Lehecka in three sets (6-4, 6-2, and 6-4) last night in New York. He will face Serbian Novak Djokovic on Saturday for a place in the final. Another duel for the sport’s anthology. However, before facing this crucial match, two steps away from his sixth Grand Slam, the Murcian has a date with golf, the sport he has been hooked on for some time and about which he makes continuous nods. At the same US Open, we have seen him celebrate his victories by making golf swings on the court, as well as having a fun conversation with Rory McIlroy, showing great mutual admiration.
Well, this Thursday, he is going a step further. Alcaraz is going to play a round with Juan Carlos Ferrero, Sergio García, and David Puig. Carlos himself revealed this at the end of his quarter-final match. He wants to take advantage of having two days off before the match against Djokovic to unwind with his favourite sport and have a good time. Sergio, in fact, was watching his quarter-final match against Lehecka. “He’ll have to give me 10-15 strokes of advantage because I’m not that good,” he said in the on-court interview, addressing a smiling García.
Beyond the news of the match with Sergio and Puig, Alcaraz explained where his close relationship with golf comes from. “From a very young age, I remember hitting some balls on the practice range, and I quite liked it. But it wasn’t until 2020 that I started taking it more seriously. Since that year, I go out on the course, play holes, and gradually improve my level. Golf has captivated me, hooked me, I like it a lot, and it gives me a lot of peace. It helps me. Right now, I’m at a 14 handicap… and going down. It’s not easy to lower the handicap, but I’m working on it. I’m really looking forward to the match with Sergio and David, it’s a privilege, I’m sure I’ll take the opportunity to learn some things and keep improving,” he noted.
