Carlos Alcaraz’s gesture with Kate Middleton that left the Wimbledon crowd and the whole of the UK speechless: no one expected it
Carlos Alcaraz did not manage to retain his title at Wimbledon, falling in the final to Italian Jannik Sinner. However, his behaviour after the defeat has been the most talked about in the UK. Despite the sporting setback, the Spaniard has won over many Britons with a gesture full of respect and elegance: a bow to Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, as he collected the runner-up trophy.Alcaraz's gesture has been widely praised on social media and in the British media, where it has been described as an example of humility and education. "A moment full of grace and humility. Alcaraz may not have won the title, but he behaved like a true champion, on and off the court," commented a British spectator on X (formerly Twitter). Other users also highlighted the player's respect: "I love that he bows to Catherine. […]