4-time Grand Slam winner and current World number 2 Carlos Alcaraz defeats Nicolas Jarry in straight sets to start his campaign in the Rolex Paris Masters. The Spaniard also pays tribute to Brazilian football legend Neymar Jr. by doing one of his iconic celebrations after the match in front of the camera.
The withdrawal of Jannik Sinner has immediately made Carlos Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam winner, one of the clear favorites to win the ATP Masters 1000 this season. Carlitos has had a great season so far and though he cannot become the World number 1 by the end of the season, he can still win some more big tournaments and still finish the season on a high this year as one of the top performers.
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Alcaraz pays tribute to Neymar
Carlos has started his journey in the Paris Masters well with his victory over Nicolas Jarry in his first game in straight sets with scores of 7-5 and 6-1 to go through to the round of 16. However, he entertained the crowd after the game as well when he paid tribute to Neymar Jr. by doing one of the Brazilian football legend's iconic celebrations in front of the signed camera. It is safe to say that the 21-year-old Spaniard will never forget how to entertain the fans and pay tribute to other greats of the sporting World.
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This was also the perfect place to do the celebration knowing that Neymar has a history at the place being a part of the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) team as well. The two had also spent time in Riyadh as well where they entertained the crowd and it is safe to say that Carlos has become a fan of the football star.
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