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Alcaraz Shrugs Off Kyrgios’s 'Likes Girls' Quip En Route to Fourth Round

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz dismissed Nick Kyrgios’s suggestion that his social life hampers his consistency, preparing for a fourth-round match against Andrey Rublev.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain shakes hands with Andy Murray of Great Britain during practice on Day One of the cinch Championships at The Queen's Club on June 17, 2024 in London, England.
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Overview

  • Nick Kyrgios told Ultimate Tennis Showdown on July 4 that he believes Jannik Sinner will outlast Carlos Alcaraz because Alcaraz "likes girls" and might get distracted by partying.
  • Carlos Alcaraz responded at Wimbledon that Kyrgios’s comments were "funny" and have no bearing on his on-court performance or nightlife.
  • Coach Patrick Mouratoglou pointed to Sinner’s steadiness this season, noting that the world No. 1 has dropped far fewer matches than Alcaraz.
  • Alcaraz leads Sinner 8–4 in their head-to-head rivalry, including a French Open final where he rallied from two sets and a championship point down.
  • The 22-year-old Spaniard advanced to Wimbledon’s fourth round and will face 14th seed Andrey Rublev next.