Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer are in Melbourne on the Australian Open, which is the place Andy Murray was, as Novak Djokovic’s tennis coach, this time final yr
Carlos Alcaraz spoke about Roger Federer’s golf sport throughout an Australian Open on-court interview (Picture: Getty)
Carlos Alcaraz says he and Roger Federer have performed golf whereas each are in Melbourne for the Australian Open. The world No.1 says the six-time Australian Open champion has now been taking part in the game for 2 years.
Federer, 44, is twice Alcaraz’s age, 22, however is already beating him regardless of the Spaniard beginning taking part in golf as a youngster. Andy Murray is one other former tennis participant who took up the game after retiring 18 months in the past.
The previous Australian Open semi-finalist, Wally Masur, requested Alcaraz about his golf throughout an on-court interview after his second-round match. Masur’s query was about whether or not the top-seed had spent any time on Melbourne’s famed golf programs but.
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Alcaraz replied: “I’ve performed already,” earlier than laughing. “We are able to now waste time to play some golf.” After acknowledging he additionally plans to follow on his days off, Alcaraz added: “The golf programs are ready for me, and I do know that, and I’ll present up for certain.”
He then stated: “I used to be fortunate to play with Roger.” Requested about Federer’s golf sport, Alcaraz added that it is “as stunning because the tennis. I am not shocked, both. It is unbelievable. He does every thing in a extremely stunning fashion. On the golf course, he has a extremely stunning swing. He performs actually, actually good.
“I feel he is been taking part in for 2 years now, and his degree is absolutely, actually good for 2 years. I have been taking part in for 5, and he already beats me, so it hurts!”
Taking part in-wise, his hopes are extra humble. “I haven’t got ambitions of taking part in in The Open,” Murray stated at Wentworth final yr. “I need to attempt to play in just like the regional qualifying at some stage. A few my mates have achieved it, and it will simply be a enjoyable factor to do in the event you bought to the extent the place you are ready to do this. I’d do it, however I actually do not suppose I’d have any probability of qualifying for The Open.”
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