Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star of tennis, penned a touching tribute to Rafael Nadal following the legendary player’s retirement announcement. Alcaraz, who grew up idolizing Nadal, reflected on his journey from watching his hero on television to playing alongside him at Roland Garros and representing Spain at the Olympics. In a heartfelt post, Alcaraz thanked Nadal for being an exemplary figure in the sport, praising his unmatched legacy.
“From the child who watched you on television and dreamed of becoming a tennis player, to the one who had the immense gift of playing by your side at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympic Games! Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is irreplaceable!” Alcaraz wrote, expressing his gratitude for Nadal’s influence on his career and the tennis world.
Alcaraz also shared his deep admiration for Nadal, acknowledging the joy of watching him play and expressing how much he will miss his presence on the court after his retirement, which is expected after the Davis Cup. The young star’s message captures the impact Nadal has had on his life and the entire tennis community, highlighting the profound bond between two generations of Spanish tennis icons.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.33 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This season Carlos has achieved an overall 51-10 match record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other so far in top competitions.
Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz 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)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.