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2023 was the year streaming services realized the potential of tennis and dived into creating a bond with the sport. For starters, Netflix decided to create the docuseries, ‘Break Point’, which showed the behind-the-scenes of the lives of several players. They then created an exhibition event where Carlos Alcaraz played against Rafael Nadal.

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Now, there is a buzz about another collaboration between Carlos Alcaraz and Netflix. The defending champion is in the Indian Wells Masters and reached the quarterfinals. Along with his win, the message he wrote on the camera as he walked out of the court also went on to raise the curiosity of fans around the world.

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Alcaraz faced Fábián Marozsán in the round of 16 in the BNP Paribas Open. The bout did not prove to be too difficult for him as he would go on to shut the Dutch player down 6-3, 6-3, for a straight-sets victory. As he was walking out after the interview, Alcaraz wrote, “Tudum” on the camera, mimicking the sound of Netflix.

The move has gone on to create much buzz as it promotes the chance of Alcaraz’s collaboration with Netflix. As the video of the moment was shared by Tennis TV, Alcaraz would quote on the video, “Tudum! Stay tuned,” essentially confirming that something big is in the works and we are set to see it soon.

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The two could have a documentary about Alcaraz in mind, or it could be another exhibition event shortly. Speculation by the tennis world has reached great heights as it began in an earlier match of the Spanish wonder kid.

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Carlos Alcaraz sends fans into a frenzy with a cryptic message

Beating Felix Auger-Aliassime was not a big challenge for Alcaraz. The Spaniard managed to close out their clash in two sets, 6-3, 6-2. He went ahead to the round of 16 and left with a cryptic message, creating much speculation. On the camera, he wrote, “N, see you soon” after his victory. Many fans said that it was a message for Novak Djokovic. Some joked that it was a message for Luca Nardi, who beat the Djoker.

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However, after his current message, the possibility of a collaboration with Netflix seems more likely than anything else. One fan shared a picture of the previous message with the caption,

The other day, Alcaraz signed the camera like this after passing the round in Indian Wells. Today, he writes ‘Tudum’, the sound that the Netflix app makes when you start it. The second part of the exhibition against Nadal on Netflix?

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The chances of a Netflix and Alcaraz deal seem to be more likely than anything. What do you think these messages could mean?

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Ripunjay Gaba, a tennis enthusiast-turned-journalist at EssentiallySports, found his way from freelance sports journalism to the publishing house in ES. Here, his writing canvas encompasses the game specifics while finding poetic resonance in covering major sporting events. Ripunjay, a perpetual upgrader, uses avid reading to bring varied flavor to his Tennis reporting. From the Netflix Documentary Break Point to the various Tennis podcasts, his coverage stays diverse. Beyond the world of articles, he extends this commitment to physical well-being with regular workouts, infusing dynamism into both the narratives he crafts and the life he lives. In Ripunjay's world, every keystroke is a step closer to unraveling the essence of tennis.

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