Boris Becker drops 3-word reaction to Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune’s childhood picture ahead of Barcelona final
Boris Becker Reacts to Childhood Photo of Alcaraz and Rune Ahead of Barcelona Final
As tennis fans gear up for an exciting Barcelona Open 2024 final between rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, a heartwarming throwback moment stole the spotlight. A childhood photo of the two finalists resurfaced online, showing them as young boys during their early tennis journeys.
Legendary six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker reacted to the photo with a simple but warm message on X (formerly Twitter):
“Love this pic!”
Alcaraz and Rune, now elite players on the ATP Tour, have known each other since their junior days. Ahead of the final, Alcaraz reflected on the journey and his upcoming challenge:
“Holger is a tough and formidable player; he defeated [Casper] Ruud and Karen [Khachanov] here. We competed in the under-12 and under-14 categories. It’ll be fantastic to face him in an ATP 500 final.”
Alcaraz also commented on his performance in the semifinal:
“It was a very complete match, maintaining a high level from the start despite the windy conditions. I performed well throughout. I’ve struggled with my serve in previous matches, but today I managed not to drop it, which is crucial for tomorrow’s confidence.”
The final promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the brightest young stars in the sport — and a nostalgic full-circle moment for those who’ve followed their careers from the very beginning
