
In a surprising turn in the world of tennis, Marco Rossi, Luca Nardi’s coach, publicly accused champion Carlos Alcaraz having received “confidential information” from the organizers of the tournament about the conditions of the court after the rain, which, according to Rossi, allowed him to adjust his game strategy in his favor.
The controversy arose after a tense confrontation between Nardi and Alcaraz, in which the conditions of the court were a decisive factor. The rain had delayed the game, which generated uncertainty about the state of the track. However, Rossi said that Alcaraz seemed surprisingly prepared for the difficulties of the wet field, while his pupil Luca Nardi, despite his excellent performance, was visibly exhausted due to the busy programming of recent tournaments.
“It is evident that Luca was exhausted, fighting the pressure of the programming so demanding, while Alcaraz seemed to know in advance that the court would be wet,” Rossi said in an exclusive interview. “He arrived with special shoes designed for those conditions, something that seems suspicious to me,” he added, insinuating that Alcaraz would have received confidential details about the conditions of the court before his meeting.
Rossi’s accusation has left many in the world of tennis surprised and divided. On the one hand, some consider that Alcaraz’s strategy was simply part of his meticulous preparation for the party, while others suggest that Rossi’s complaint could be based on not revealed facts.
In response to the accusations, Carlos Alcaraz soon denying the accusation. Through his social networks, the young tennis prodigy described Rossi’s statements as “unfounded and jealous”, denying any type of trap or unfair advantage in his preparation. “Tennis is a fair competition sport, and always try to do my best on the court, without resorting to dishonest tactics,” Alcaraz wrote.
The tension grew even more when Luca Nardi, in an unexpected turn, revealed additional details about the situation that generated even more suspicions about the transparency of the tournament. According to Nardi, some members of the Alcaraz team could have been aware of the status of the court in advance, which forced the organizers to clarify their position and ensure that they had acted according to the standard procedures.
The controversy has generated a fierce debate among fans and tennis experts, who wonder if Rossi’s accusations could have any foundation or if, on the contrary, it is a strategy to discredit a formidable competitor. What is clear is that this incident has once again put the dynamics of power, preparation and transparency in the world of professional tennis.
Meanwhile, attention is focused on the official response of the organizers of the tournament, who have not yet ruled completely on the matter. The only certain thing is that the confrontation between Nardi and Alcaraz has raised the temperature in the world of tennis, and it is likely that this conflict will continue to talk about in the next few days.