'Shame': Alcaraz Speaks Out On Rubiales Scandalous Kiss During Women's World Cup

Friday, 01 September 2023 at 19:40

bySebastian Dahlman

Carlos Alcaraz was asked about the women's FIFA World Cup controversy, which is a big topic back home in Spain right now.

There is a big controversy brewing in Spain involving something that happened during the women's World Cup. Spain recently became world champions, and the ceremony saw the president of the Spanish Federation, Luis Rubiales, kiss one of the players.

The kiss wasn't consensual creating a huge controversy that has been the most talked about topic in Spain since it happened. There are strong demands for the president to step down from his function but he's let it be known that he won't do that.

Alcaraz, as a Spanish athlete was asked about it at the 2023 US Open and he shared his thoughts on the situation. The question came after his second-round win over Lloyd Harris, and the 20-year-old didn't want to comment a lot.

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In my opinion, these are attitudes that people in high-ranking positions should not display. This is the only opinion that I am going to give on the matter. Let's hope it gets resolved soon, as the women's team has made a historic achievement and has not received much credit because of what happened. It's a shame. That is my only reflection.

— Alcaraz on the World Cup controversy<br>

It was pretty clear that Alcaraz wasn't really keen on talking about it, briefly commenting on the situation and letting it be known that he wouldn't comment on it further. It's a pretty big story, one which is all too familiar.

People in power have been exercising that power many times, and we've seen it in tennis as well. Stories about coaches taking advantage of young players are widespread, so much so that the Tours have been called to promote safeguarding policies, especially for the women's side of the sport.

Alcaraz hasn't been too vocal about general matters much in the past, but he'll be asked about it more and more as he becomes a leading figure in the sport.