Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Alcaraz Shows Sportsmanship, Concedes Point in French Open Match
In a tennis match at the French Open, Carlos Alcaraz did something really nice.
He hit a shot, but his racket flew out of his hand and accidentally touched the ball.
Even though it looked like a great shot, Alcaraz told the umpire he wasn't holding his racket when it touched the ball.
This meant the point should go to his opponent, Ben Shelton.
The crowd and Shelton were impressed by Alcaraz's honesty and sportsmanship.
Alcaraz said he had to be honest and show respect for the game.
Despite losing the point, Alcaraz still won the match.
Carlos Alcaraz conceded a point during his match against Ben Shelton.
The incident happened because Alcaraz's racket touched the ball when he wasn't holding it.
The chair umpire initially awarded the point to Alcaraz.
Alcaraz admitted his mistake to the umpire.
Shelton and the crowd showed respect for Alcaraz's sportsmanship.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton
- What
- Carlos Alcaraz displayed sportsmanship by conceding a point for an illegal shot.
- When
- During the fourth-round match on Sunday
- Where
- Court Philippe-Chatrier, French Open
- Why
- Alcaraz acknowledged his racket made contact with the ball when he wasn't holding it, against the rules.
- Player
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Opponent
- Ben Shelton
- Match
- French Open, Fourth Round
- Location
- Court Philippe-Chatrier
- Day
- Sunday
- Score
- 7-6 (8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4