Young Murcian Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, the emerging value of national and world tennis, was awarded this Monday by Rafa Nadal in Roland Garros and in his extensive and successful career and came to say that Has “a thousand lives” and that “for a while is a player” with Mallorcanwho added his fourteenth title and twenty seconds of Grand Slam in Paris at the age of 36 yesterday.
Alcaraz, 19 years and that this Monday will appear seventh in the World Classification – the position was reduced – she made those statements in the inauguration of graffiti, which was dedicated to him in PalmarHis people, the act in which he was recognized. “All the love I get and is something amazing,” he said.
After this inauguration, Murcian bequeathed to the finals that Nadal won this Sunday 6-3, 6-3 and 6-0 against the Norwegian Casper Ruud.
“Rafa has a thousand lives and is Nadal for a while. He has already won Roland Garros with 19 years and already has 14 titles in Paris. With the age I am now, he has already won first And that’s why I’m going a little late, ”he said among the laughter of the present, emphasizing the” struggle and delivery “Balearic, whose last last finals continued with caution.
In addition, he had words for the German Alexander Zvereva, which excluded him in the quarterfinals and then injured himself in the semifinals exactly against Nadal, who forced him to leave.
“I was a great game and I was amazed when I watched on TV the way my ankle twisted. I hope it will come back soon Because tennis needs Zverev, ”he said.
He has already focused on his other commitments, commented on it Think about Wimbledon’s grass.
“I’m focusing on this tournament, now I am still doubting whether I will be in Queens to prepare it or go directly to the Grand Slam,” He pointed out this and acknowledged that his work plan would not change too much, although he would start to exercise “earlier to avoid heat”.
In Paris, Alcaraz coincided with its peak in “Major” and trust to overcome the following opportunities that are presented to him.
“It’s the second time I arrived in the quarterfinals at the Grand Slam and the first time I could finish this round and play at a good level,” He acknowledged that he mentioned that in the United States Open in 2021 he also defeated four final box matches to fall in the fifth against Canadian Felix August aliasme and retired due to injury.
“Next time I will have more experience and hope it helps me make mistakes I had that in this Roland Garros, ”he added.
Alcaraz already has its graffiti in Palmar
Young tennis player Carlos Alcaraz Garfia already has his own graffiti in his Palmar, which opened this Monday. Carlitos, as he likes, is called, he will see it when he is close to home and also his neighbors, for whom he has already become a real legacy and the best possible ambassador. “I want to continue bringing titles,” he said.
The 19 -year -old athlete Palmareño and who appears today as the seventh player in the world, encountered this surprise when returning from Paris, Where he played at the Roland Garros tournament, who eventually won, as always, Spanish Rafa Nadal.
Alcaraz reached the quarter -finals at the French tournament -hi eliminated the German Alexander Zvereva– And he will spend a few days with his family before he gets to London where he will play at the Queens ATP 500 and later Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam in the season.
The use of stay in his country had the opportunity to see his image on the wall painting, greater recognition This tennis player who will distinguish the gold medal in the region on the day of the community on Thursday.
The work of artist Sebastián Hernández, artistically known as SBAH, a native of Mazarron, who created it with the support of the Murcia Graffiti office, It is located in one of the approaches to the district, located on the road Mota del Reguerón, next to the main street.
Alcaraz was accepted applause those present at the event, including part of his family, And there he was welcomed by the mayor, José Antonio Serrano, and released the trophy of exemplary tennis and Murcian 2022.
The first mayor described the athlete as “a mass idol and the best ambassador Murcia” And he told him that “the whole village was pushing every time he hit the ball” and predicted that “some Grand Slam title would fall”.
Serrano, accompanied by the counselors Mario Gómez and Carmen Fructuoso, gave him advice: “Don’t be under pressure and continue the game with the joy.”
Verónica Sánchez, mayor of El Palmar, also participated in the inauguration and stressed that her most famous neighbor “publishes the name of the city Around the world, ”and thanked him, while he also gave him a recommendation:“ He will never change. ”
SBAH, Meanwhile, who worked in this project “a week without stopping”, He explained the action carried out and in which “many people” involved.
“It is a graffiti in which everyone can reflect because it represents effort, sacrifice, hard work and personal overcoming, The values that Alcaraz shows, which must continue to inspire so many young people, ”he said.
This act was closed by the tennis player himself who agreed from his neighbors. “All the achievements I achieve are thanks to you and I will notice the support of all my people,” He suggested “long live carlitos!”
“I am very proud to represent Murcia and I take El Palmar into every corner of the world I go. My desire is to continue bringing titles to people and region, ”he said by closing his speech by a phrase that is already usual in it:“ Live Palmar and Live Murcia for a long time! ”
