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WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz leaves Alexander Zverev stunned with unexpected off-court priority ahead of his Italian Open clash

When asked by Zverev, Alcaraz revealed that he has to watch the game in peace and ease, finishing up his game early. Zverev was stunned by his answer.

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Carlos Alcaraz Surprises Zverev by Making Unexpected Personal Move His Top Priority

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Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has surprised world number two Alexander Zverev by prioritizing his love for something else over his Italian Open 2025 clash against Laslo Djere. The four-time Grand Slam winner has showcased his love for the aforementioned thing and said that he needs to enjoy it.

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Surprisingly, the German-born star was warming up for the third-round match against Vilius Gaubas. Thereafter, the world number two saw Alcaraz arriving for the training session, which surprised him. The 28-year-old tennis player then revealed the reason behind his arriving early for the warm-up game.

When asked by Zverev, Alcaraz revealed that he has to watch the game in peace and ease, finishing up his game early. Zverev was stunned by his answer. "Why are you here so early?" Alexander Zverev questioned. "It's Real Madrid (vs.) Barca 4:15. Very professional," he joked by giving Alcaraz a thumbs up.

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.

Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz shares crucial injury update ahead of his much-anticipated debut in Italian Open 2025

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