Carlos Alcaraz meets kids of Jim Courier, Bob Bryan and Michael Chang at Miami Open 2023
Carlos Alcaraz had a wholesome moment with the kids of American tennis greats Bob Bryan, Jim Courier, and Michael Chang on the sidelines of the 2023 Miami Open on Thursday. The World No. 1 posed for a group picture with them.
Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 10 matches with a 6-4, 6-2 win over American No. 1 Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals in Miami. Bryan, Courier, and Chang were among those in attendance along with their families, and their kids later had the chance to interact with Alcaraz.
Bryan, one half of tennis' most successful men's doubles pair (alongside brother Mike Bryan), took to social media to share a glimpse of the special moment.
"3 Changs, 3 Bryans, 2 Couriers, & 1 Carlitos," Bob Bryan captioned his Instagram story.
Carlos Alcaraz has now won 20 sets in a row since his loss in the Rio Open final. He clinched the Indian Wells title without dropping a set and is now two wins away from completing the 2023 Sunshine Double.
The Spaniard will also hold onto the World No. 1 ranking if he wins the title on Sunday. His next challenge is a semifinal contest against Jannik Sinner on Friday.
"We are going to play for big things in the future" - Carlos Alcaraz on his rivalry with Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz believes he and Jannik Sinner are set to compete for "big things in the future." The 19-year-old Spaniard is excited to see the improvements in their respective games and how their rivalry progresses going forward.
Alcaraz, whose recent clash with Sinner came in the Indian Wells semifinals two weeks ago, feels their Miami Open match will be quite challenging for him as Sinner is also playing at a high level.
"I've played against him (Sinner) in the final rounds of tournaments. That means he is playing a great level," said Alcaraz. "Of course I am sure that we are going to play for big things in the future. I can't wait to see our [improvement]."
Alcaraz holds a slight 3-2 edge in the rivalry so far. The winner of the Miami Open semi-final will face either Daniil Medvedev or Karen Khachanov in the final on Sunday.
Alcaraz is also aiming to become the youngest man ever to win the Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami.