Rafael Nadal shared a heartfelt message with Carlos Alcaraz after Alcaraz’s challenging loss in the Olympic final. Nadal, known for his sportsmanship and support for fellow athletes, encouraged Alcaraz to appreciate the significance of his achievement despite the disappointment.
“Although I know today is a difficult day, value a medal that is very important for the entire country and you will see, with time, that it is for you too,” Nadal wrote. “Thank you for this incredible week and for the medal you give to Spanish sports. A hug.”
Nadal’s message highlights the importance of perseverance and national pride, reminding Alcaraz and fans alike of the broader impact of such accomplishments.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
At the moment ranked no.159, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he surrendered to world no.2 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
During this season Rafael achieved a compiled 12-7 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of this year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Nadal is scheduled to compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 4th of August when he was defeated by world no.2 Novak Djokovic 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this season Alcaraz achieved a 38-7 match record. Alcaraz conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.330 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other until now on the main tour.
Carlos conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. The Spaniard got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz clashed against each other 3 times. Their head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz |
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