Carlos Alcaraz has expressed his admiration for Rafael Nadal’s legacy at Roland-Garros, revealing that he finds motivation in the tribute to the 14-time French Open champion.
During the tournament, Alcaraz spoke about the emotional significance of Nadal’s plaque on Court Philippe-Chatrier, which commemorates his dominance at the event. The young Spaniard, who has long idolized Nadal, shared that he might use the plaque as a source of strength during tough moments in matches.
“If I have a difficult moment during a match, I’ll get closer to the plaque and, who knows, I might take a little of Rafa’s experience on this court,” Alcaraz said, highlighting the deep respect he holds for his compatriot.
Nadal’s presence at Roland-Garros remains strong, even after his retirement, with players and fans continuing to celebrate his achievements. Alcaraz’s words reflect the lasting impact of Nadal’s career and the inspiration he provides to the next generation of tennis stars.
Alcaraz at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW At the moment ranked no.2, Carlos has managed to achieve a 34-5 record in 2025. Alcaraz is currently competing at the French Open where he defeated the world no.310 Giulio Zeppieri 6-3 6-4 6-2, the world no.56 Fabian Marozsan 6-1 4-6 6-1 6-2, the world no.69 Damir Dzumhur 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-4 and the world no.13 Ben Shelton 7-6(8) 6-3 4-6 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.12 Tommy Paul in the quarter on Tuesday at 8:15 pm on Court PHILIPPE-CHATRIER. Their head to head is 4-2 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz conquered 3 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo and Rome. Carlos got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Alcaraz 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)
