Lifelong fan Alcaraz 'suffering' as Real Madrid off to a slow start

Lifelong tennis fan Carlos Alcaraz is struggling to watch his beloved Real Madrid struggle on the field following a disappointing start to the season. The Spanish powerhouse, who were recently defeated 2-1 by their fierce rivals Atletico Madrid, currently sit fourth in the league table with 15 points, trailing league leaders Barcelona by six points.

Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, expressed his disappointment to Stats Perform, stating that while Real Madrid boasts great players and talent, the team needs to improve. He noted, "Right now, I’m seeing other teams doing better. They are Real Madrid, great players, talented. As a team, they can do better. They have to work it out a little bit.

I’m suffering right now watching the games because you never know what’s going to happen. I would say a little bit more intensity (is needed)." Alcaraz’s fellow Team Europe player Casper Ruud also commented on the situation, praising Norwegian forward Erling Haaland as the best striker in the world, highlighting his unmatched ratio of touches to goals.

The Laver Cup, a prestigious three-day tennis competition, kicks off on Friday in London, with both European and American teams competing for the coveted trophy.