Carlos Alcaraz has arrived in Malaga with a determined focus: to help Spain secure the Davis Cup title as Rafael Nadal prepares for his farewell season. The 21-year-old, fresh off a successful 2024 campaign, is embracing the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the tournament, honoring the legacy of his legendary compatriot.
Nadal, who announced that 2025 would mark the end of his illustrious career, has been a source of inspiration for Alcaraz throughout his meteoric rise. While the 38-year-old is not part of the Spanish squad in Malaga, his presence looms large, with Alcaraz keen to deliver a victory that could set the stage for a memorable farewell tour.
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The Davis Cup offers Alcaraz an opportunity to further cement his status as Nadal’s heir apparent while contributing to one of Spain’s most storied tennis traditions. A victory in Malaga would be a fitting tribute to Nadal’s legacy and a testament to the new generation’s ability to carry the torch forward.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
LWLLWLWWWW Now ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 15th of November when he was defeated by world no.2 Alexander Zverev 7-6(5) 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Presently, during this year Carlos has managed to achieve a 53-13 record. The Spaniard has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other so far on the main tour.
Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
LWLLWLWWWW Ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 15th of November when he lost to world no.2 Alexander Zverev 7-6(5) 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Until now, during this year the Spaniard has achieved a 53-13 record. Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other up to now on the main tour.
The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
