Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz have brought their friendly golf rivalry into the Wimbledon spotlight. After Alcaraz claimed their head-to-head was tied at one win each, Murray cheekily responded, “We played the deciding match this afternoon. Maybe ask him what happened after the next match.” The comment sparked laughter and added a playful twist to their off-court banter.
Golf scores and tennis stars
Murray has allegedly won two out of their three golf matches. Alcaraz initially joked that Murray had planted the question about their golf games, then admitted, “He beat me that day,” referring to one of their outings. He added that he had taken the second match, leaving fans amused by their competitive rapport.
Fans enjoy the off-court camaraderie
The exchange has delighted fans, offering a glimpse into the personalities behind the powerful forehands. Their golf rivalry has become a charming subplot to the tournament, showing that even elite athletes enjoy downtime and friendly competition. Videos of their golf outings have circulated online, capturing missed putts, trick shots, and plenty of laughter.
A shared love for the game
Both players are avid golfers, with Murray reportedly holding a 7.0 handicap and Alcaraz at 11.2. Their shared enthusiasm for golf has created a bond that extends beyond tennis, and their humorous exchanges have added a refreshing layer to Wimbledon’s intensity.
As the tournament continues, fans are hoping for more playful moments—and maybe even a rematch on the green.
We played the deciding match this afternoon. Maybe ask him what happened after the next match (image) https://t.co/SS6afDFs6I
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 5, 2025
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Alcaraz in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
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Ranked no.2, Carlos owns a compiled 45-5 match record in 2025. Alcaraz is currently playing in Wimbledon where he bested the world no.138 Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1, the world no.733 Oliver Tarvet 6-1 6-4 6-4 and the world no.125 Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.14 Andrey Rublev in the 4th round on Sunday at 5:30 pm on Centre Court. The head to head is 2-1 for Alcaraz.
Carlos clinched 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Carlos was the runner-up in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Alcaraz won 22 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
