Old photo resurfaces with new story of boy's 'terrified' dialogue with Federer

In 2019, Roger Federer considered another practice shift at Wimbledon.

In 2019, Roger Federer considered another practice shift at Wimbledon. Ahead of his semi-final against Kei Nishikori, the Swiss maestro took Spanish star Juan Carlos Ferrero for a shot to prepare himself.
When Federer's practice was over, Ferrero introduced the tennis legend to fresh-faced Spanish lad Carlos Alcaraz.

According to one Twitter user, Ferrero also suggested to Federer to be tolerant of emerging art, although the authenticity of those statements is uncertain.

Main Points
  • When Federer's practice was over, Ferrero introduced the tennis legend to fresh-faced Spanish lad Carlos Alcaraz.
  • In addition, it also ended Djokovic's 10-year unbeaten streak on Center Court at Wimbledon.
  • Ferrero's advice to Federer - if you can call it that - also proved how Federer knew how special the young talent was.

However, it was a primary indicator that Alcaraz was destined for something special. The young competitor also reflected on the candidness in an interview with In Touch of the Tennis Majors in 2020.

"It was awesome, it was an amazing experience for me," Alcaraz said.

“I felt very satisfied afterwards and learned a lot.”

“Initially I was a little intimidated because there were so many people staring at us, but as practice went on I started to recover more and by the end I was thoroughly enjoying it.”

The 20-year-old did the honors in a thrilling five-set win over seven-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic that left English and Hollywood royals in awe. Alcaraz's win helped her clinch her second major title in 2022 after losing the US Open, while also becoming Wimbledon's third-youngest champion. In addition, it also ended Djokovic's 10-year unbeaten streak on Center Court at Wimbledon.

But, more importantly, it is a triumph for the only man able to pass the torch to the sport's 'Big Three' for tennis' next stars, with Federer retired and Rafael Nadal suffering from injury problems. Are. Granted, the 36-year-old Djokovic is highly likely to maintain a presence on post-major stages for some years to come. Yet Alcaraz has shown that the future is now, even as he revealed this during a brief spat with Federer in 2019.
 
Still, that didn't deter Alcaraz's coach Ferrero, who broke down in tears as he watched his protégé dethrone Djokovic on Center Court at Wimbledon. It remains to be seen whether Alcaraz can follow Federer's tally of 20 Grand Prix honors. . But if he continues on his path to surprising success, it may be Federer who will feel fortunate to see him square off against Alcaraz before the earth truly gets to witness his matchless talent. He got a chance to compete with Alcaraz.