“I couldn’t believe it, it hurts me…”

Roger Federer announces his retirement Tennis The networks were immediately filled with messages and memories of the Swiss. He became for many an idol when they saw him play, as is the case with Carlos Alcarazwho was “shocked” by the news.

The tennis player from Elmar was asked at the Davis Cup press conference about the Swiss’s withdrawal. New number one in the world He already posted a tweet dedicated to Federer, But he also wanted to have some good words to answer the question.

“Roger is one of my idols. He’s not the only one, but I obviously wanted to play against him. It would not be possible. What can I say about Roger? Morcian admitted that he leaves a great legacy in the tennis world.”

Alcaraz wanted to continue describing Federer and show him what he meant: “It’s magic, it’s talent, it’s Pure scene I watched him play. Everyone loves and appreciates him.”

Carlitos also revealed how he felt when he heard the news: “When I found out, I couldn’t believe it. You could see him coming, but out of nowhere, we were all shocked. It shocked me when I thought we wouldn’t see Roger on the slopes anymore. It hurts”.

The news of Roger Federer’s retirement reached him when he was already focused in Valencia for the Davis Cup, where he lost to Auger-Aliassime, in the same way that Spain ended up losing to Canada in the World Duel.