Carlos Alcaraz Meets His Longtime Idol and Crush, Maria Sharapova
Alcaraz, 20, was training at United Academy when he came across the former world No. 1. Sharapova, 35, retired from tennis in 2020.
The two players met in the elevator and Alcaraz was starstruck. "She has been my crush since I started playing tennis," he said.
"I was thrilled to see her in person. She was very charming and congratulated me on winning the Wimbledon trophy.
Alcaraz and Sharapova chatted for a few minutes and then took a photo together. Alcaraz said that it was an "iconic" moment for him
She has called him "a future superstar" and said that she is excited to see what he accomplishes in the future.
The meeting between Alcaraz and Sharapova is a reminder of the power of sport to bring people together
It is also a testament to Alcaraz's talent and potential. He is already one of the best tennis players in the world, and he is only 20 years old.
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