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Carlos Alcaraz adulation at the French Open is now 'part of his life' but he is 'enjoying his moment' - Alex Corretja

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Carlos Alcaraz's adulation at the French Open and beyond is now «part of his life» but he is «enjoying his moment», says Eurosport's Alex Corretja.

Alcaraz shone as he swatted aside Denis Shapovalov in Friday's night match at Roland-Garros, but it was the sight of the Spanish youngster signing autographs long after the match had ended that caught the eye of Barbara Schett, in The Cube for Eurosport.

Ad «That's nice to see, that he's taking time for his fans,» Schett said, who was addressing Alex Corretja courtside. Roland-GarrosAlcaraz books place in fourth round with convincing win over Shapovalov9 HOURS AGO «He knows that [that he needs to make time for his fans],» Corretja replied. «He understands that is part of his life right now. »This is Paris, but you have to see of course in Madrid or Barcelona how it goes, or I believe all around the world. «But he's very humble, his parents are here in Paris, they support him. »His older brother is here, he's been hitting with him this afternoon [Friday, ahead of the Shapovalov match] for warming up. «I saw his brother later and said 'wow you're hitting well', and he said 'yes, because his forehand comes so strong that I need to be aware otherwise he complains!' »They have an unbelievable relationship, so unified, all together.

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