Carlos Alcaraz has sparked controversy with his choices in a "kiss, marry, kill" game at the HSBC Championships, declaring he would "kill" Novak Djokovic.
The Spanish tennis star made the remarks during a lighthearted segment at Queen's Club whilst preparing for his round of 16 match.
The 22-year-old's bold choices came during an entertainment segment featuring several tournament participants.
His comments generated significant buzz amongst tennis fans at the prestigious ATP and WTA 500 event, where players are fine-tuning their grass-court games ahead of Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz was asked the question by British comedian and impersonator Josh Berry
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During the entertainment segment, British comedian and impersonator Josh Berry posed the question to Alcaraz, asking him to choose between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
The five-time Grand Slam champion responded jokingly: "I would kill Novak, [for] winning that final of the Olympic Games. I could marry Rafa Nadal."
The Olympic silver medallist's playful response referenced his recent defeat to Djokovic in the Olympic final.
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In the interview, Carlos Alcaraz said he would "kill" Novak Djokovic
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The segment included other tournament participants such as Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper, Frances Tiafoe, Alex De Minaur, Katie Boulter, Grigor Dimitrov, Madison Keys and Daria Kasatkina, who were all asked various questions during the lighthearted exchange.
The HSBC Championships at Queen's Club mark Alcaraz's return to grass following his impressive French Open campaign.
The tournament serves as a vital preparation event for Wimbledon, drawing elite players keen to adapt their games to the faster surface.
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Alcaraz has enjoyed considerable success on grass courts, having claimed the Wimbledon title in both 2023 and 2024.
The world No3 expressed satisfaction with his form after defeating Adam Walton in his opening round match in London.
The prestigious ATP and WTA 500 event has attracted numerous top-ranked players seeking to build momentum ahead of the All England Club championships next month.
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Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open earlier this month
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Alcaraz is set to face compatriot Jaume Munar in Thursday's round of 16 clash at the HSBC Championships.
The world number three enters the match as the clear favourite, holding a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.
Having recently secured his first Grand Slam trophy of the 2025 season, the Spaniard appears in strong form heading into the match against the world number 59.
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