Carlos Alcaraz shares Surprising Motivational Tip Roger Federer advised him when asked about how he stayed motivated for so long

Carlos Alcaraz has recounted the advice Roger Federer told him when he asked the Swiss legend how he managed to stay motivated for so many years.

During last year’s Laver Cup, the Spanish star cited Federer as a major inspiration for his shot-making abilities.

“I think one of the first tennis players who brought these kind of shots, making the impossible possible, was Roger,” the 21-year-old said.

“I watched him many, many times, his matches. He hit shots, unbelievable shots.

“Every kid wants to imitate him a little bit, and that’s why I’m trying in every practice, in every match, trying to bring some good shots in the match, to make the people enjoy watching tennis a little bit.”

Alcaraz shed light a memorable conversation he had with Federer in his recently-released Netflix documentary series: Carlos Alcaraz: My Way.

The four-time major winner revealed Federer emphasised having fun as the key to maintaining motivation on the tennis tour.

“I asked him what he did to stay motivated for so many years. Year after year after year,” Alcaraz recalled.

“He said you’ve got to enjoy the journey, you need to have fun at the tournaments, wherever you go.

“Friends, things to do. Go to the movies. Go to… always have something fun to do wherever you go.”

Federer was interviewed for the documentary, and he spoke about the value of occasionally taking a break from the limelight as a tennis star.

“The compatible life is a tricky one, right? Because you want to be everywhere, but you can’t be,” said the Swiss.

“It’s definitely very challenging trying to put the puzzle all together.