Carlos Alcaraz has shown himself to be a huge fan of the NBA, and his recent visit to New York was no exception. The Spanish tennis player enjoyed an exciting game between the New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic, watching the match from the front row of the Madison Square Garden, one of the most iconic stadiums in the United States.

The next day, the legendary stadium hosted 'The Garden Cup,' a tennis exhibition where Alcaraz faced American Ben Shelton. The Murciano was joined by his brother Álvaro, and interestingly, Shelton was also in the stands. In addition to this men’s match, the event also featured a women’s clash between Americans Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro.

Alcaraz and his connection with New York

Carlos Alcaraz's relationship with the American audience is very special, especially with the people of New York, where he feels very much loved. This affection is also reflected in his performances at the US Open, one of the Grand Slams he has conquered. After this exhibition in New York, Alcaraz will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to participate in another event, the 'Charlotte Invitational,' where he will face American Frances Tiafoe. In the women’s section, the tournament will feature a match between Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys.

Alcaraz's future: the dream of the Australian Open

With four Grand Slams in his trophy case, Alcaraz has his eyes set on the 2025 Australian Open, where he will look to complete the cycle of the four major tennis titles. After his victories at Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and the US Open, the Murciano is confident that, sooner or later, he will win in Melbourne. "I'm sure I'll be an Australian champion sooner or later. Let’s hope it’s this year (coming)," he said with optimism in a press conference in New York.