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Carlos Alcaraz Shows Remarkable Sportsmanship at the French Open

In an unforgettable display of sportsmanship, Carlos Alcaraz captivated fans during his fourth-round match against Ben Shelton at the French Open on Sunday. After a hard-fought first set, Alcaraz found himself in a pivotal moment at the start of the second set. In a remarkable act of honesty, he chose to come clean about a crucial play, even if it meant potentially putting himself at a disadvantage.

During an intense rally, Shelton’s impressive cross-court forehand had Alcaraz on the run. The crowd erupted as the second seed miraculously returned the shot. However, Alcaraz quickly confessed to the chair umpire that he had only managed to hit the ball by inadvertently throwing his racket — an action clearly against the rules of tennis.

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