Rising superstar Carlos Alcaraz came under fire from ‘tennis Twitter’ after the most awkward of post-match interviews seemingly exposed his lack of knowledge about the women’s tour.
After dispatching Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets, the world No.2 was discussing his love of watching tennis – and made note of current rivals Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.
But when pressed by Jim Courier on which of the tour’s female stars he watches, Alcaraz was immediately stumped.
“I’m going to put you on the spot though, what about WTA?” Courier asked.
Alcaraz was less forthcoming.
“I watch WTA as well. I mean, when I can obviously,” Alcaraz said.
“When I turn the TV on if it’s WTA, ATP, whatever. I like to watch it obviously.”
Social media was not kind to the young star, with fans mocking the 20-year-old’s inability to name one female star.
Later, in his official press conference, Alcaraz said his favourite women’s player was Emma Raducanu – and said he’d fumbled in his on-court interview because he is ‘shy with girls’.
“I was too shy to say it but my favourite player is Raducanu,” he said.
“I watched her first round match, it’s so good to see her back. I was afraid of the reaction from the public. I am shy with girls.”
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