'There Are No Friends On Court': Alcaraz Sends Message To Tiafoe Ahead Of Wimbledon Clash
ATPThursday, 04 July 2024 at 03:50
Updated at Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 15:28
Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe will face each other in the next round of Wimbledon, and it will be a great battle.
The Spaniard has really good relationships with Tiafoe off the courts. They engaged in some friendly banter after playing an iconic match at the 2022 US Open. That was a semi-final and a huge battle that Alcaraz ultimately won, but it left Tiafoe itching for revenge.
He'll have a chance to get it at Wimbledon, where he'll also see his dream of playing on the Centre Court come true. Tiafoe and Alcaraz are a fascinating matchup, especially as both seem quite eager to battle it out. Tiafoe said after his match that he was 'coming for Alcaraz,' to which Alcaraz responded that he was 'coming for him'.
After his match, Alcaraz spoke to the media and mentioned Tiafoe, calling him a great person who is super fun to be around. Even so, despite having a good off-court relationship, they won't be friends when they're on the courts.
"I have a really good relationship with a lot of players. But once you step on the court, there are no friends. You have to be on your own. Focus on yourself. And you try to beat them. That’s how tennis works. Frances is a great player. Great person as well. He always smiles."- Alcaraz on Tiafoe
"He always seems like he’s enjoying his time on and off the court. It’s pretty impressive. Trying to put a show every time he steps on court. It’s gonna be a fun match to play and to watch. I’ll try to use my good weapons in the match and try to beat him."
We'll see what happens in the match, but until then, make sure to read our preview of the matchup by clicking here.
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