‘NYC Has Pretty Much Adopted Him’- Carlos Alcaraz Turns America’s Tennis Hero After Fans’ Latest Revelation

It was a sellout crowd of over 19,000 people at the Madison Square Garden for the Garden Cup. Even the Spectrum Center saw a sellout crowd of 16,194 for the Charlotte Invitational event. Everyone came out in numbers to see three American superstars and Carlos Alcaraz in an epic battle! In the women’s match Madison Keys defeated Sloane Stephens by 7-5,6-3 and on the men’s side, Frances Tiafoe defeated Alcaraz in a three-set thriller. However, despite this loss, the Murcian tennis player didn’t fail to entertain the crowd. Perhaps, looking at the excitement among the American fans surrounding Alcaraz, one could hardly predict he’s a Spaniard!

Before the start of the tournament, we heard Carlos Alcaraz say a few lines about this exhibition event. He said, “I am appreciative for the opportunity to compete in the Charlotte Invitational this December. Fans can expect an incredible night and we look forward to providing an unforgettable experience for all in attendance!” Guess what? It was truly an unforgettable experience for all the fans in Charlotte. They looked quite ecstatic seeing the Spaniard from such a close distance.

Both Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz came out with a bundle of energy to entertain the crowd! During one instance, the fans were spotted bursting out in joy, seeing Carlos Alcaraz’s tweener during the match. It was quite like a festive atmosphere out there throughout the match. Reflecting on their thoughts on the match, we saw both Tiafoe and Alcaraz speaking about how they kept entertaining the crowd as their topmost priority in this epic contest.

Frances Tiafoe said, “It’s nice to get this guy out the way. It was time he lost some matches every once in a while. Nah, man. It was unbelievable. I’ve never been to Charlotte. Playing out here, I hope you guys enjoyed it. Me and Carlos tried to put on a show for you guys.“ On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz added, “He’s always smiling, he’s always giving good vibes to all the people. Always laughing, always making jokes. That’s why I think we have a very good relationship off the court. Every time we step on the court, we give the same vibes and enjoy playing tennis.” How much did the crowd enjoy watching the world number 3, in action?

American fans give out ecstatic reactions after seeing Carlos Alcaraz play in Charlotte

To get to the hearts of American sports lovers, you have to love their beloved sport, the NBA, and, guess what? Carlos Alcaraz is a huge NBA fan! Just a few days ago, he was spotted enjoying an NBA match between New York Knicks and Orlando Magic. His relationship with the American audience is pretty special, especially with the people of New York, where he feels very much loved. Reflecting on the incredible fan base of Alcaraz in America, a tennis insider, Christian Court tweeted, “Carlitos was the only non-American who competed in Charlotte last night but still got the loudest cheers… the star power is undeniable!“

After seeing this post, a fan highlighted, “Same thing happened in MSG. 🤩 People in the row behind me couldn’t stop yapping about how excited they were to see Carlos… NYC has pretty much adopted him🥰” During the 2022 US Open we saw Carlos Alcaraz hailing the NY crowd as the “best in the world.” He said, “This tournament (USO)The energy I received in this court at 3 a.m., it was unbelievable. Probably in other tournaments, other places, everybody [would go] to their house to rest. But they [stayed] in the court, supporting me. It was unbelievable. is amazing. The crowd is amazing, I would say the best in the world.” Perhaps this was just one of such moments!

Even during the 2023 US Open, he was spotted saying that the energy he gets from the fans here in NY is completely different from other tournaments. Alcaraz spoke about how he always tries to do different things to entertain the crowd and added, “In the United States they love a show, to enjoy themselves, to see unusual things…Obviously, I’ve had big moments here with the public and we have a good connection. I had a great time with them, and I think they also do with my tennis.” 

In the 2024 US Open, we saw how the crowd broke into a loud cheer when they saw him on the big screen during his pre-match interview with Nick Kyrgios. Reflecting on that moment, a fan wrote, “Word! Remember this moment when I was at USO.“

His fan following in this part of the world is truly amazing! Even former NFL star, Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers was spotted on the court for Frances Tiafoe to play a single rally against Carlos Alcaraz. Currently, NFL star and the Carolina Panthers quarterback, Andy Dalton also came on the court to play a couple of points against the Spaniard. Seeing all these exciting moments, a fan wrote, “I must say charlotte brought a great atmosphere better than msg tbh.“

Even at the Garden Cup, Carlos Alcaraz was spotted having a fun time on the court with Ben Shelton. The atmosphere was also quite electrifying inside the Madison Square Garden and Alcaraz made the event even more enthralling with his energetic presence. Reflecting on Alcaraz’s incredible ability to entertain the fans, one of them tweeted, “The brightest power! The MAGICAL power! We love this beautiful athlete/ man/ person! From all over the world! Thank you for all you, @carlosalcaraz! 🙏🤗❤️“

Apart from his incredible talent on the court, Carlos Alcaraz is also known for his ever-smiling face on the court. No matter whether he wins a point or loses one, he never fails to brighten the stands with his smile. Speaking about this, he once said, “Having a smile on my face is the key to everything I do. I smile a lot when I play and that reflects on my game.” He enjoys living his childhood dream! Fans love watching this version of Alcaraz and speaking on that a fan added, “He brings so much joy and fun to the game!” Share your thoughts on his incredible fan base in the US.