Carlos Alcaraz talked about his best moment during the tour with Rafael Nadal. The senior Spaniard declared on Thursday that he was quitting professional tennis.
Alcaraz appeared to be among the players who were sad about this decision. In what will be the left-hander’s final Davis Cup match of his career, the 21-year-old is anticipated to team up with Rafael Nadal for Spain.
Shortly before Alcaraz lost to Tomas Machac in the Shanghai quarterfinals, he found out about his retirement. The four-time Grand Slam champion was shocked by the decision and was surrounded by members of his team, including Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Alcaraz talked about his favourite memory with Nadal and said: “Well, my favourite Rafa memory, apart from watching him win all the tournaments and stuff, I have a special memory. I helped him film a commercial thing. I was 15 years old, and that was the first time I saw him in real life. It was special for me.”
Carlos Alcaraz reflects on his favourite Rafa memory 🇪🇸🤍🥺 https://t.co/ErazzaGmbU pic.twitter.com/dMVwelSxE1
— Carlos Alcaraz Daily (@alcarazdaily) October 11, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Now ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.33 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
During this season Carlos has a 51-10 match record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other until now in top events.
The Spaniard has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard got to the final 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.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
At the moment ranked no.158, Nadal played his last match on the 29th of July when he was overcome by world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
During this season the Spaniard owns an overall 12-7 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of this season was getting to the final in Bastad.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 3 times. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. The last time they squared off, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he was defeated by world no.33 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year the Spaniard has a compiled 51-10 match record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will come up against the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist 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)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently ranked no.158, Nadal played his last match on the 29th of July when he surrendered to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This season the Spaniard achieved a 12-7 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant result of this year was reaching the final in Bastad.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 3 times. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. Previously, 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.
