“«THIS WHY I LOST THE FINAL, FUCK!» Alcaraz bursts into tears inconsolably and points his finger at the 12,000 crazy Italian tifosi who didn’t even let him breathe against Sinner: “They insulted me even in the fucking hotel, they spat in my face in the street, every blow I gave was a hell of whistles and boos…! I couldn’t even think, damn it, that’s why Sinner won! But that’s not all. Alcaraz now reveals details that he had never told about what happened in the tunnel just before the match: there he was surrounded by screams, a group of ultras intimidated him to the point that his hand with the racket was shaking… “…but then I saw Sinner looking at me – and I knew it was too late.”

Carlos Alcaraz has decided to break his silence after weeks of rumors, speculation and theories that circulated all over social networks about the painful final he lost against Jannik Sinner. The Murcian, visibly emotionally exhausted, confessed that he had never experienced such a hostile atmosphere, so full of tension and so much external pressure as the one he suffered in Turin during those decisive days.

According to him, the situation began to get out of control even before stepping onto the track. Alcaraz assures that the Italian fans, crazy to support their local idol, chased him throughout the city with insults, constant provocations and an aggressiveness that he never imagined finding in a tournament of that level. He himself admits that he tried to stay calm, but the atmosphere was unbreathable.

The young Spaniard said that every time he left the hotel it was hell. Dozens of fans were waiting for him only to boo him, shout obscenities or make fun of his game. He admitted that there was a moment when he even feared for his physical integrity, something completely unusual in professional tennis. He said that, when walking towards the official transport, there were no shortage of people who got too close.

Alcaraz revealed that one of the scenes that affected him the most occurred when a fan lunged at him only to spit in his face before security could intervene. That humiliation, which until now he had preferred to keep quiet about, left him emotionally destroyed and made him lose the concentration he so needed to face Sinner.

During his training before the match, he assured that each blow he executed was accompanied by a roar of whistles that echoed throughout the venue. He said that he had never felt such a level of hostility or such unanimous rejection, to the point that his every movement became a reason for ridicule. That undermined his confidence, affected his breathing, and collapsed his mental clarity.

Carlos explained that it wasn’t just normal competition noises or boos. According to him, the public seemed ready to destabilize him at any cost, shouting between points, insulting relentlessly and celebrating even his smallest mistakes. For the Spanish tennis player, that was not sport: it was a calculated psychological attack.

The hardest moment, however, occurred in the access tunnel to the runway. Alcaraz relates that, just before leaving, he found himself surrounded by a small group of Italian ultras who had managed to position themselves too close to the hallway. He says they hurled veiled threats, hurtful comments and taunts designed to bring him down before he got started.

He claims that the tension was so unbearable at that moment that he felt the racket tremble in his hands. The emotional pressure, added to the adrenaline, caused a physical block that he could not control. He confessed that never in his career had he felt like this, so vulnerable, so overcome by the outside environment.

At that precise moment, he says he looked up and saw Jannik Sinner looking at him from the other end of the tunnel. He says it wasn’t a challenging look, but rather a cold, calm, and totally focused gesture. Alcaraz then realized that he had been absorbed by chaos, while Sinner remained intact.

The Spaniard admits that, at that moment, he knew that the final was practically lost before even playing the first point. He felt that he had arrived on the court mentally broken, without the clarity or psychological strength necessary to compete against such a solid rival. That frustration accompanied him throughout the game.

Even so, Alcaraz insists that he never wants to detract from Sinner’s work. He says that his rival played impeccable, disciplined and seamless tennis. However, he maintains that he was not able to show his true level due to the unbearable environment that surrounded him throughout the day. The defeat, he admits, was not only sporting.

The Murcian also confessed that, at the end of the match, he completely collapsed in the locker room. Through tears, she understood the weight of the accumulated emotional wear. He had tried to stay strong for days, but the constant bullying eventually broke him. He never imagined crying like that over a tennis match.

Alcaraz commented that he hesitated a lot before making his experience public, mainly because he did not want to create unnecessary controversies or directly accuse an entire country. But he finally decided to speak out because, according to him, no one should experience a situation like this in sports. He believes that it is necessary to reflect on the limits of fanaticism.

He also asked that international tennis take measures to prevent similar episodes from happening again. For him, the passion of fans should never turn into psychological violence. He assures that he loves Italy, appreciates his followers and knows that the majority behaved correctly, but a minority destroyed him emotionally.

Despite the harshness of his statements, Alcaraz affirms that he will return stronger. He says this experience, although traumatic, taught him a lot about resilience, patience and mental preparedness. He promises that he will work harder than ever to ensure that no hostile environment brings him down like that again.

The Spaniard concluded by saying that he still deeply respects Sinner and hopes to meet him again in future finals, this time with a clearer mind and a fairer atmosphere. He is convinced that their rivalry is just beginning and that the best of both is yet to come.