From beast to beast: Paula Badosa’s words about Alcaraz
Paula Badosa has expressed strong support and inspiration for Carlos Alcaraz, describing him as an “inspiration” for his ability to handle pressure and a “great person and player” who makes her country proud. She notably defended Alcaraz against harsh criticism after a loss at the US Open, emphasizing his recent accomplishments and the reality that “everyone is human”. She also highlighted his remarkable ability to stay positive on court, even in difficult moments, calling his demeanor “unbelievable” and inspirational for other players
Key points from her comments:
- Admiration for his mental strength: Badosa finds Alcaraz’s positive attitude during matches, like “He’s smiling all the time. Even when the score is 5-5, he’s smiling,” to be an incredible example of handling pressure.
- Defending him from criticism: After his early exit from the US Open, Badosa strongly defended Alcaraz, pointing out that he had recently won two Grand Slams and been World No. 1, and that critics should remember “Everyone is human”.
- A source of inspiration: Badosa views Alcaraz as an inspiration for how he and Jannik Sinner approach pressure, setting a positive example for other players.
- A great person and player: She describes Alcaraz as “great, on and off court,” and an “amazing person” and player.
- Pride for Spain: Badosa also stated that Alcaraz “makes all the country (🇪🇸) proud”.
