Humble Carlos Alcaraz sends classy personal message to family of ill fan he took water to during Wimbledon health scare
The defending champion raced into action when he noticed a supporter had been taken ill during his first-round match on Centre Court.
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The incident happened during the fifth set against Fabio Fognini as temperatures far exceeded 30C.
Alcaraz, 22, dashed to his bag and grabbed a bottle of water before running over to hand it to the crowd to take to the stricken spectator.
A 15-minute delay followed as she was given medical treatment.
And her daughter Eluned took to X to thank Alcaraz for his speedy service.
She wrote: "Thank you @carlosalcaraz for the concern shown to my mum today who was taken ill during your tennis match at Centre Court @Wimbledon today.
"Unlikely you'll see this message but I can try! Thank you."
Incredibly, though, despite his media commitments, practice and looking to secure a hat-trick of Wimbledon crowns, Alcaraz made time to send a personal reply.
The humble world No2 Spaniard typed: "You're very welcome, it was nothing!
"I hope your mum is doing well.
"Send her a kiss from me and take good care of me."
Brit Wimbledon star Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend stuns in low-cut dress as she watches him take on Carlos Alcaraz
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Alcaraz followed up his first-round win by beating Brit world No733 Ollie Tarvet 6-1 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court.
The Brit student was cheered on by his girlfriend Helaena as he did himself proud during the straight-sets defeat to cap off a brilliant SW19.
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