Boris Becker praised Carlos Alcaraz forward of Indian Wells however this time not due to the Spaniard’s sport however due to the 21-year-old charismatic character and “infectious smile.”
Throughout his pre-tournament presser on the opening Masters of the 12 months, the world No. 3 was seen smiling and simply wanting chill and relaxed as at all times.
On X, journalist Jose Morgado shared one a part of the Spaniard’s presser, together with a photograph of him smiling.
And Becker reacted to it by saying that Alcaraz is likely one of the uncommon gamers with “such charisma”
“Carlos’ smile is infectious… Within the historical past of the sport I don’t bear in mind many gamers with such charisma!” the German tennis legend wrote on X.
Carlos smile is infectious…within the historical past of the sport I don’t bear in mind many gamers with such charisma! https://t.co/BtHOTROymA
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) March 5, 2025
Alcaraz as soon as defined how he manages to look so completely happy throughout matches
The four-time Grand Slam champion smiling earlier than and through matches – even having enjoyable throughout tense moments – is one thing to which tennis followers are well-accustomed to seeing.
Final 12 months, the Spanish tennis star was requested about it and he answered by merely explaining that tennis was at all times his childhood dream and he at all times checked out it that approach.
“It’s pure, ever since I began on the age of 4 or 5,” Alcaraz mentioned on the time.
“I at all times attempt to benefit from the second and dwell my childhood dream. I nonetheless see tennis as a sport and I at all times take pleasure in being on the court docket.
“Having a smile on my face is the important thing to every thing I do. I smile lots after I play and that displays on my sport.”
In that very same interview, the reigning Wimbledon champion additionally shared what are the issues that make him completely happy and joyful and when competing.
“What makes me completely happy? Doing various things which might be out of the bizarre and seeing the gang take pleasure in it. Their enthusiasm makes me actually completely happy, and that provides me much more vitality,” he mentioned.
Judging by how smiley he was in his pre-tournament presser, it’s protected to say that he’s in nice spirits forward of his Indian Wells protection.



















