Alcaraz Hits Ronaldo with Heavy Balls

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April 3, 2026 | Edition #428

Whipping forehands, relentless baseline aggression, and elite speed: put it all together, and you get the signature style of Carlos Alcaraz. But when the Spaniard brought that same intensity to a light-hearted practice hit, things didn’t quite stay fun for long.

Up against football legend Ronaldo Nazario, Alcaraz’s power-packed game ended up causing some trouble. And the aftermath of the session left Ronaldo dealing with an injury: one that hasn’t exactly eased up since.

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The Spaniard's powerful strikes injures the football icon during a practice match.



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Did You Know

Carlos Alcaraz is a passionate supporter of Real Madrid, one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world. Hailing from El Palmar, a district in the Spanish region of Murcia, Alcaraz has often spoken about his admiration for the capital club. Expressing his loyalty for the football club, he even said, "I will continue supporting Madrid and I trust they are capable of winning La Liga and Copa del Rey."

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