Tennis star makes important confession about Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors

It is clear that the influence that many sports stars have on people is considerable. In this case, it was one of today’s best tennis players who expressed his admiration for one of the greatest NBA Players of all time and currently Golden State Warriors Star, Stephen Curry.

The Chef not only garners admiration from his fans, but has also had an impact beyond the boundaries of the sport. Numerous athletes are impressed by the point guard’s innate talent and his remarkably accurate long-range shots.

Over the years, strong friendships have developed between athletes from different sports. A prime example of this is the connection between basketball and tennis. In recent years, there have been several examples of excellent relationships between a basketball player and a tennis star.

To name a few examples: Rafael Nadal, long-time world number 1 and all-time Roland Garros champion, has been frequently seen with Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol, a former Lakers player. In addition, the friendship between top tennis player Naomi Osaka and one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant, was duly celebrated.

A tennis star’s admiration for Curry

With the US Open in full swing, one of the tennis tour’s top stars expressed his admiration for Stephen Curry, surprising many by admitting that despite their athletic differences, he tries to emulate his playing style.

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It is none other than the Spanish sensational player Carlos Alcaraz, who in an interview with ESPNexplained: “I’ve seen Steph Curry play in real life… I try to do the same thing he does on the basketball court, but it’s difficult. Probably the same games, the same emotions that we try to bring joy to the games.”

Alcaraz and the frustrating possibility of missing Curry’s games

Although both players were present at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Alcaraz expressed his frustration at not having the chance to see Curry live on the court with Team USA.

Alcaraz commented on this situation: “It wasn’t possible. I would have loved to come and watch the USA play basketball, but that wasn’t possible. You know, the tennis schedule is always so tight that I didn’t find the time to go.”

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Li Tu of Australia in the first round of the men’s singles on day two of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York.