In a heartfelt moment, Carlos Alcaraz openly revealed his admiration for Rafael Nadal, calling him his favorite player and idol. During an interaction with ballkids, Alcaraz, without hesitation, placed his hand on a boy’s shoulder and expressed his deep respect for the tennis legend.
“Rafa,” Alcaraz said, drawing cheers from the ballkids. “Right now, right now Rafa is my idol, favorite player, favorite everything.”
This candid admission highlights the profound influence Nadal has had on Alcaraz’s career. Nadal, known for his incredible achievements and sportsmanship, continues to inspire the next generation of tennis players, with Alcaraz being a prime example of his enduring legacy. Alcaraz’s genuine admiration for Nadal underscores the impact that established champions can have on emerging talents in the sport.
Who is YOUR favorite player?
We know Alcaraz’s one 😁#RolandGarros @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/KuEPRPHsbi
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 24, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 1st of May when he lost to world no.6 Andrey Rublev 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the quarter in Madrid (draw).
Until now, during this year Alcaraz has managed to achieve an overall 18-5 record. This year, the Spaniard lifted the trophy in Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.107 Jeff Wolf in the 1st round. They have never played each other so far in top events.
Carlos has won 1 title in 2024 in Indian Wells.
Carlos won 14 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
