Tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca shared a heartwarming embrace in the practice session of the Italian Open 2025. This kind gesture between two rising superstars showcases mutual respect and their friendship beyond their on-court rivalry. Notably, Joao Fonseca has been making bold headlines with his performance after defeating top ATP players on the recent ATP tours. On the other hand, Alcaraz aims to win the Rome Masters to bolster his preparation to defend his French Open 2025 title.
This heartwarming scene unfolded when Carlos Alcaraz was seen finishing his practice and was heading towards his room. On the other hand, the 18-year-old Brazilian was in the courts and continuing his practice session with his coach. The duo will be gearing up to stun the tennis world with their stellar performance in the Rome Masters 1000 tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz opens up on his injury update
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz thrilled the fans after confirming his presence in the Italian Open 2025. The four-time Grand Slam winner revealed that he is in good shape and his body is fully fit ahead of the tournament. The 22-year-old star player acknowledges how well he played in the Monte Carlo Masters, where he won the title, before reflecting on his Barcelona Open 2025 journey. He revealed that he took a small break to stage his stellar comeback.
“I’m really happy to be here in Rome. It’s the second time that I’m going to play here, so I’m excited. The practices have been great so far. I’m in good shape. I’m 100 cent ready to start the tournament. So I just can’t wait for tomorrow. Expectations? We’ll see tomorrow. I’ve played well in tournaments like Monte Carlo and Barcelona, with good matches. I took a short break, but I just wanted to fully recover from the injury,” Alcaraz said.
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