"Stop being so entitled" - Carlos Alcaraz fans enraged by woman seemingly harassing the Spaniard for a selfie

Fans of Carlos Alcaraz are not happy with the behavior of fans who were caught on video seemingly harassing the Spaniard as he stepped out of a car.Tennis stars are hounded for autographs and pictures everywhere they go, and Alcaraz is no exception. The teenager gained massive popularity on the back of his brilliant 2022 season that saw him become the youngest World No. 1 in history. Currently in his home country for the 2023 Barcelona Open, Alcaraz often finds himself surrounded by fans angling for autographs or selfies. A video has recently surfaced on social media showing a woman getting really close to the Spanish teenager and asking for a selfie as he tries to retrieve his kit from his car. There were a few others around Alcaraz too, asking for autographs, with one seen holding a tennis racquet for the World No. 2 to sign.Carlos Acaraz’s supporters have responded strongly to the video on social media, with many stating that fans should learn to respect the personal space of athletes. Some also opined that fans should only wait for photographs and autographs after matches and practice sessions, and leave the players alone at other times.“This video is actually making me angry. Some fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and place. Also, a little courtesy goes a long way…,” on Twitter user wrote.Iván Aguilar@ivabianconero&quot;¿cuantas firmas llevas ya?&quot;A veces nos olvidamos que los famosos también son personas7&quot;¿cuantas firmas llevas ya?&quot;A veces nos olvidamos que los famosos también son personas😪https://t.co/3WVnTHRFNNBastien Fachan@BastienFachanThis video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way…69536This video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way… https://t.co/uqPH03Q4vIOthers pointed out that Alcaraz appeared to be politely saying no to the woman. Some also claimed they would be embarrassed to behave this way.“I've never understood the impulse in adults to invade another adult's space to get a picture without asking. Like, you are a full-grown adult. Aren't you embarrassed? You know people can see you, right?” wrote another.Tick Tock Tennis@TickTockTennis@ElliottJMR I've never understood the impulse in adults to invade another adult's space to get a picture without asking. Like, you are a full grown adult. Aren't you embarrassed? You know people can see you, right?19@ElliottJMR I've never understood the impulse in adults to invade another adult's space to get a picture without asking. Like, you are a full grown adult. Aren't you embarrassed? You know people can see you, right?Robson Lin 🧢🫰🏼@boundbyjourney@BastienFachan Totally agree I noticed the fan had a tennis racket and some sort commemorative booklet. I wonder when they spotted it, he was advised to ignore &quot;collectors&quot; who make money off his autograph for memorabilia...111@BastienFachan Totally agree 🙏 I noticed the fan had a tennis racket and some sort commemorative booklet. I wonder when they spotted it, he was advised to ignore &quot;collectors&quot; who make money off his autograph for memorabilia...Susana@galvansuper16@BastienFachan I was at the Miami Open and he spent a lot of time signing and taking pictures with everyone who was there watching his training everyday. There were many players but the crowd was over him. So, people common they need space and they have hurries, they are human!!!15@BastienFachan I was at the Miami Open and he spent a lot of time signing and taking pictures with everyone who was there watching his training everyday. There were many players but the crowd was over him. So, people common they need space and they have hurries, they are human!!!Greg 🎾@GCarterTennis@BastienFachan People easily forget their humans too and actually have things to do and sometimes don’t have time unfortunately15@BastienFachan People easily forget their humans too and actually have things to do and sometimes don’t have time unfortunatelyBIDI BIDI BUM BUM@layla_jobThis is actually harassment and he’s one of the most gracious guys on tour. He’s very clearly asked them to step back. That’s way too close to someone you don’t know. Get a grip twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanThis video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way…236This video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way… https://t.co/uqPH03Q4vIThis is actually harassment and he’s one of the most gracious guys on tour. He’s very clearly asked them to step back. That’s way too close to someone you don’t know. Get a grip twitter.com/bastienfachan/…María (depression era but also clay season era)@tennisfa1Y’all need to understand that sometimes they don’t have time and you need to be respectful of their personal space. Always ask and is they agree you take your phone out. Don’t be that person. They are can also just say no and there is no problem with that twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanThis video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way…336This video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way… https://t.co/uqPH03Q4vIY’all need to understand that sometimes they don’t have time and you need to be respectful of their personal space. Always ask and is they agree you take your phone out. Don’t be that person. They are can also just say no and there is no problem with that twitter.com/bastienfachan/…RafasPuepppy♡🎾🇪🇸💪🏽♡@puepppyyes exactly - too many fans thinking the stars are their property and it's the duty of Rafa, Alcaraz &amp; Co. to fullfill each selfie and autographs wish - NO IT'S NOT Just be thankful to meet these guys and if they take their time for you even more twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachanThis video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way…636This video is actually making me angrySome fans need to stop being so entitled and expect overworked professional athletes - especially literal teenagers - to be available for them at any given time and placeAlso, a little courtesy goes a long way… https://t.co/uqPH03Q4vI‼️‼️‼️yes exactly - too many fans thinking the stars are their property and it's the duty of Rafa, Alcaraz &amp; Co. to fullfill each selfie and autographs wish - NO IT'S NOT‼️ Just be thankful to meet these guys and if they take their time for you even more‼️ twitter.com/BastienFachan/…James Rogers@ElliottJMRluckily I will never be famous because I'd be smacking that phone out of her hand twitter.com/ivabianconero/…Iván Aguilar@ivabianconero&quot;¿cuantas firmas llevas ya?&quot;A veces nos olvidamos que los famosos también son personas481&quot;¿cuantas firmas llevas ya?&quot;A veces nos olvidamos que los famosos también son personas😪https://t.co/3WVnTHRFNNluckily I will never be famous because I'd be smacking that phone out of her hand twitter.com/ivabianconero/…“In addition to being a tennis player, I'm a tennis fan” - Carlos Alcaraz on Rafael Nadal’s absence from tourAlcaraz sad to see Nadal miss so many tournamentsCarlos Alcaraz was saddened to see his idol and compatriot, Rafael Nadal, pull out of the 2023 Madrid Masters after missing the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters and the 2023 Barcelona Open.“In addition to being a tennis player, I'm a tennis fan. Seeing the best players in the world unable to compete in these tournaments is a shame,” Carlos Alcaraz said.“Not having Rafa in the tournaments and not learning from him is a shame; I wish him a speedy recovery, and hopefully, we can enjoy his tennis soon,&quot; he added.The World No. 2 is just one match away from defending his Barcelona title, having beaten Britain’s Dan Evans 6-2, 6-2 in the semi-final. On Sunday, he will be up against World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.

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