"I always call Alcaraz" – Serena Williams reveals who her favorite tennis player is

The 23-time Grand Slam champion has nothing but admiration for Alcaraz.

Details: The 44-year-old former women’s world No. 1, American Serena Williams, shared in an interview with ABC de Sevilla who her favorite current male tennis player is:

"Of course, I know Spanish tennis well. The Spaniards have been at the top for a long time. Obviously, there’s Rafa, and Spain has so many other great players.

But Alcaraz is doing incredible things. I’m a huge fan of Alcaraz. I always call him when he’s playing, just to cheer him on," Williams told ABC de Sevilla.

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Serena Williams ended her career in 2022 after the US Open. Her last match came in the third round against Ajla Tomljanović.

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