"Such a mature answer to a trap question" - Tennis fans hail Carlos Alcaraz for defending Novak Djokovic over bathroom break controversy

Carlos Alcaraz's run at the 2023 French Open came to an end in the semifinals against Novak Djokovic on Friday. After the duo split the opening two sets, the Spaniard started cramping in his legs, which meant he could not put up a fight in the remainder of the clash.Djokovic eventually prevailed 6-3, 6-7, 6-1, 6-1 to move one win away from winning a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title, the most by any man in the Open Era.At his post-match press conference, Alcaraz was asked what he thought about the Serb celebrating as usual during the last two sets and whether he would have done the same knowing that his opponent was injured. Djokovic's extended bathroom break at the end of the second set was also brought up, with questions raised about whether it played a role in the 20-year-old's momentum loss.Alcaraz answered in the negative to both questions, saying that he had nothing to blame Djokovic for and that he would have done the same thing had he been in the 22-time Grand Slam champion's position.&quot;Clenching your fists helps maintain intensity and allows you to close the match as quickly as possible. I don't blame Djokovic for doing that. The truth is, if I were facing someone who was injured or not playing at their best, and I experienced a slump, I would likely do the same. Closing a match is never easy,&quot; Carlos Alcaraz said.Tennis fans on social media hailed the World No. 1 for his actions, praising his 'mature' answer to a question meant to obviously 'trap' him.&quot;No more Alcaraz slander from me until further notice. This was such a mature answer to a trap question by the Spanish reporter,&quot; one fan said.Yonis@lastdancesznNo more Alcaraz slander from me until further noticeThis was such a mature answer to a trap question by the Spanish reporter twitter.com/anuran_maity/s…Kingslayer@anuran_maityMy respect for alacaraz went upAlso who is this retarded reporter?? Sometimes I cant help but love these morons🤗 so sad to see their brains couldn't develop to the full potential...312My respect for alacaraz went up❤️Also who is this retarded reporter?? Sometimes I cant help but love these morons🤗 so sad to see their brains couldn't develop to the full potential... https://t.co/NRazad5z3TNo more Alcaraz slander from me until further noticeThis was such a mature answer to a trap question by the Spanish reporter twitter.com/anuran_maity/s…&quot;Disgusting question though,&quot; another fan wrote.Luna@Luna_SW19@ozmo_sasa Yes. Disgusting question though.87@ozmo_sasa Yes. 🙌 Disgusting question though.Former ATP player Paul McNamee also found fault with the reporter for his unclassy question.&quot;And perhaps not classy from the reporter?&quot;🎗️ Paul McNamee@PaulFMcNamee@ozmo_sasa And perhaps not classy from the reporter?2695@ozmo_sasa And perhaps not classy from the reporter?&quot;Problem in tennis is not the players, but journalists with agenda to lie,&quot; one user lamented.Susy 💕@SusyindrieProblem in tennis is not the players, but journalists with agenda to lie.... twitter.com/anuran_maity/s…Kingslayer@anuran_maityMy respect for alacaraz went upAlso who is this retarded reporter?? Sometimes I cant help but love these morons🤗 so sad to see their brains couldn't develop to the full potential...374My respect for alacaraz went up❤️Also who is this retarded reporter?? Sometimes I cant help but love these morons🤗 so sad to see their brains couldn't develop to the full potential... https://t.co/NRazad5z3TProblem in tennis is not the players, but journalists with agenda to lie.... twitter.com/anuran_maity/s…Here are a few more reactions from fans:Kingslayer@anuran_maityMy respect for alacaraz went upAlso who is this retarded reporter?? Sometimes I cant help but love these morons🤗 so sad to see their brains couldn't develop to the full potential...25446My respect for alacaraz went up❤️Also who is this retarded reporter?? Sometimes I cant help but love these morons🤗 so sad to see their brains couldn't develop to the full potential... https://t.co/NRazad5z3TChristian Jorg@ChristianHJorg@anuran_maity @nasta976 Really impressive answer...I have to say, as opposed to when I watched Novak play RF or Rafa, I couldn't help but like Alcaraz and especially his positive attitude, also when he was set down...never blames anything and just keeps fighting and does not yell at his box5@anuran_maity @nasta976 Really impressive answer...I have to say, as opposed to when I watched Novak play RF or Rafa, I couldn't help but like Alcaraz and especially his positive attitude, also when he was set down...never blames anything and just keeps fighting and does not yell at his boxVansh@Vanshagar24@anuran_maity Very sensible answer. Answered like a champ who just gets it. He’s a real one22@anuran_maity Very sensible answer. Answered like a champ who just gets it. He’s a real oneM Kim murphy 🐊🐘@MKimmurphy@anuran_maity @jay_ih Hopefully more answers like this will finally take the drama out of bathroom breaks 🤣. Respect for Carlos for not being lead by the journos. Hope he doesn’t change.4@anuran_maity @jay_ih Hopefully more answers like this will finally take the drama out of bathroom breaks 🤣. Respect for Carlos for not being lead by the journos. Hope he doesn’t change.Sa&scaron;a Ozmo@ozmo_sasaPure class from Alcaraz here.2753271Pure class from Alcaraz here. https://t.co/N6bR3NaOtiVenkat@venkatvaidya@ozmo_sasa He will reach greater heights...not jus coz of the game he has, but for understanding the game and opponents mindset..39@ozmo_sasa He will reach greater heights...not jus coz of the game he has, but for understanding the game and opponents mindset..Laura Messina👑 🌈 🐺@LauMes77@ozmo_sasa Following Novak's example who's always shown this class. Western media sickening as usual.12@ozmo_sasa Following Novak's example who's always shown this class. Western media sickening as usual.tennis person@tennisperson95@ozmo_sasa I am always impressed by how mature and levelheaded this 20 year old kid is . Between him, Ruud, Sinner, and Felix Auger Aliassime, the sport is in good hands!24@ozmo_sasa I am always impressed by how mature and levelheaded this 20 year old kid is . Between him, Ruud, Sinner, and Felix Auger Aliassime, the sport is in good hands!Kalimero@KalimeroKalo@ozmo_sasa If media and 'experts' don't sabotage his talent by ridiculous pressure, this kid has all the building blocks to become great.101@ozmo_sasa If media and 'experts' don't sabotage his talent by ridiculous pressure, this kid has all the building blocks to become great.Novak Djokovic to take on Casper Ruud in French Open final after Carlos Alcaraz drubbing2023 French Open - Day 13Novak Djokovic will take on Casper Ruud in the final of the 2023 French Open following his win over Carlos Alcaraz. Ruud took down Alexander Zverev in a straight-set demolition in the semifinals to set up a meeting with the World No. 3 in the title round.Djokovic holds a 4-0 lead in the head-to-head against the Norwegian, having beaten him handsomely in the final of the ATP Finals last year in their most recent clash. A victory on Sunday will give Ruud his maiden Major title, while the 36-year-old Djokovic is looking to return to World No. 1 by winning a record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

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