Carlos Alcaraz expressed admiration for Rafael Nadal’s historic achievement of winning 14 French Open titles, calling it an extraordinary feat that only one person could accomplish. The young Spanish star, who has often been compared to Nadal, acknowledged the sheer dominance his compatriot displayed on the clay courts of Roland Garros.
Alcaraz described Nadal’s success as something beyond normal expectations, emphasizing that such a record is nearly impossible to replicate. He highlighted the consistency, resilience, and unmatched skill Nadal demonstrated over the years, cementing his legacy as the greatest clay-court player in history.
As the French Open moves into a new era without Nadal, Alcaraz remains one of the leading contenders to carry forward Spain’s rich tradition in the tournament. While he has already secured a Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, he recognizes the challenge of even coming close to Nadal’s remarkable record.
With Nadal’s farewell marking the end of an era, Alcaraz and the next generation of players continue to draw inspiration from his achievements. The impact of Nadal’s legacy will be felt for years to come, shaping the future of clay-court tennis and setting a standard that may never be surpassed.
Alcaraz at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.2, Alcaraz has managed to achieve a compiled 31-5 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is now competing at the French Open where he defeated the world no.310 Giulio Zeppieri 6-3 6-4 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.56 Fabian Marozsan in the 2nd round. Their head to head is 1-1.
Alcaraz conquered 3 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo and Rome. Alcaraz was the finalist in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
The Spaniard won 20 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 10 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)