Italian Open 2023: Rising Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz was at the receiving end of a verbal abuse by a fan in Rome ahead of his practice session at the Italian Open 2023. The 20-year old however laughed it off and proceeded on his way to the practice courts. With the way the Spaniard dealt with the disrespectful hurl at him, he has won the hearts of the fans. He is all set to make his debut in the ATP Masters 1000 tournament. Follow Italian Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Italian Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz laughs off verbal abuse by fan for not obliging to sign autographs during practice session in Rome – Watch Video
After arriving in Rome for the first time in his career on Thursday, Alcaraz soon took to the practice courts. He entered the wrong gate initially. Soon realising his mistake, he proceeded towards the correct gate.
However on the way, he was approached by waiting fans to sign autographs. The Spaniard didn’t take time to oblige to the request and proceeded towards the courts. Irked by his act one woman from the crowd called him “pezzo di merda” in Italian. It roughly translates to “piece of shit”.
The 20-year old turned back only to laugh it off and continued to walk towards the designated practice court. This incident was recorded by the Tennis TV and was posted on its official Twitter handle.
Alcaraz is all set to return reclaim the World No.1 spot in the ATP Rankings soon after the Italian Open. He is currently just five points behind Novk Djokovic and will overtake the Serbian after the ongoing tournament in Rome.
Djokovic is defending his title in the tournament and will not gain any points even if he wins the title. However with Alcaraz playing in Rome for the first time and he is set to go past Djokovic’s tally of points if he wins his first match in the tournament.
Alcaraz will begin his campaign in the second round on Saturday, 13th May. He will be facing compatriot Albert Ramos Vinolas in his first match in the tournament.
Italian Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz laughs off verbal abuse by fan for not obliging to sign autographs during practice session in Rome – Watch Video
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