A tennis champion and a golf champion. Carlos Alcaraz is doing everything right these days, even beating his compatriot Sergio Garcia in a doubles match on the green. The GolfMagic website reports this exclusively. The unique duel took place after the quarterfinals of the US Open in New York.
Carlitos's passion for golf is well known. For some time now, after every victory, the Spaniard has mimed a swing toward some famous golfer sitting in the stands. The Murcian champion discovered golf during the 2020 lockdown and hasn't stopped playing since.
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To unwind from the US Open after defeating Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals, Alcaraz announced his intention to play with Sergio Garcia, one of the strongest professionals Spain has ever produced. The 45-year-old, now playing on the Saudi LIV Golf circuit, is Carlos's golfing idol.
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At the last minute, Garcia and Alcaraz decided to widen the playing field, choosing a partner each. Sergio opted for Juan Carlos Ferrero, his tennis coach. Carlos "hired" David Puig, a young compatriot also on the Saudi tour.
On the green, the match risked being uneven. "We gave 18 shots to Carlos and 9 to Juan Carlos," Garcia's team reported. "They won 1 up at the 18th. It was a great match, a close one, and we had fun."
Alcaraz, now with the "pride" of having beaten both his idol and his golf coach, is preparing to return to the court for the US Open semifinal against Djokovic.
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