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At US Open, Alcaraz’s Bow-and-Arrow Celebration Honors Brothers
Carlos Alcaraz won his US Open match after losing the first set.
After winning, he made a bow-and-arrow motion with his hands.
Many people wondered why he did it.
Carlos said his younger brothers had asked him to shoot an imaginary arrow.
His brothers Sergio and Jaime were watching from the stands.
They also play tennis.
Carlos wanted the celebration to be a fun moment for them.
The gesture was personal and was not planned as a tribute to another athlete.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Portugal’s Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open second round.
Alcaraz performed his bow-and-arrow celebration after turning toward his player box.
He said the gesture was requested by his younger brothers, Sergio and Jaime.
Alcaraz is the second of four brothers and values being a role model for his siblings.
The victory marked another positive step in his comeback from a wrist injury.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Portugal’s Jaime Faria, with his younger brothers Sergio and Jaime watching.
- What
- Alcaraz won a four-set second-round match and performed a bow-and-arrow celebration.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open.
- When
- During the US Open second round; no specific date is provided.
- Why
- Alcaraz said his younger brothers had asked him to shoot an imaginary arrow.
Key facts
- Winner
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Opponent
- Jaime Faria of Portugal
- Score
- 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2
- Tournament round
- US Open second round
- Celebration meaning
- A response to a request from Alcaraz’s younger brothers, Sergio and Jaime
- Comeback context
- The win was described as another encouraging step in Alcaraz’s recovery from a wrist injury
Quotes
Carlos Alcaraz
Spanish tennis player who explained the meaning of his celebration after his US Open victory
“Mis dos hermanos pequeños están aquí y me pidieron que lanzara una flecha. Así que ha sido un momento para ellos.”
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