Carlos Alcaraz faces the wrath of netizens on social media for attending 'bullfighting'

Carlos Alcaraz was unable to successfully defend his US Open championship after suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of Daniil Medvedev in the tournament's semi-finals. After beating Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, Medvedev faced  Novak Djokovic in the finals. The Serb went on to win his 24th Grand Slam and retain his World No. 1 ranking.

3 things you need to know 

• Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon 2023 
• Alcaraz failed to defend the US Open title and was eliminated in the semi-final
• Djokovic is currently ranked No. 1 in the world

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 Carlos Alcaraz attends bullfighting in Spain

Former World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has sparked debate on social media among tennis fans following a recent public appearance. The Spaniard's support of a bullfight on September 11 in the Plaza de Toros de La Condomina in Murcia, Spain, has drawn a lot of ire.

This incident happened soon after he lost to Daniil Medvedev, a 27-year-old Russian player, in a nail-biting four-set battle in the 2023 US Open semi-finals. Because of his defeat, Alcaraz was unable to defend his title in New York. Tennis fans resorted to numerous social media sites to express their extreme dissatisfaction of Carlos Alcaraz's participation in Spain's disputed traditional sport.

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How did the world react to Alcaraz's public appearance during bullfighting?

Many tennis fans are unhappy with Carlos Alcaraz since he recently attended a bullfighting event. After suffering a crushing defeat at the 2023 US Open, his advocacy of this divisive traditional sport sparked a backlash from both his fans and the tennis community at large.

Bull fighting is torture

— The Potus POA (@Sparecowspigs) September 13, 2023

This needs to be illegal everywhere

— Stefanie (@SR64401461) September 12, 2023

Tennis is a sport; animal abuse is NOT @CarlosAlcaraz!

STOP supporting bullfighting! ❌ pic.twitter.com/CPsVtb3cD5

— PETA (@peta) September 12, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz smiling and enjoying a bullfight in Murcia. He took some friendly photos with the organisers too.

Just terrible @carlosalcaraz 👎🏼

If anybody doesn't understand the severity of bullfighting, please do some research online, it goes beyond "culture" and "tradition". https://t.co/C9VfmxOQZP

— Swish 🍒 (@Zwxsh) September 12, 2023

Alcaraz won't be participating in the group stage of the Davies and has been replaced by Albert Ramos.