“How do you imagine tennis without it Rafael Nadal? ” . After his winning debut at the Masters 1000 in Madrid, this tough question was asked of Carlos Alcaraz. Considering his age and the place where he was born, it is not difficult to understand who the tennis player is that the current world number three has followed and admired since he was a child.
Growing up in the myth of Nadal is even easier when you are born in Spain. This is what happened to Alcaraz, who was able to witness some of the great feats accomplished by the 22-time Slam champion.
His dream is to participate in the doubles tournament of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games together with his idol; a dream supported by Nadal himself.
Carlos Alcaraz: “I can’t imagine tennis without Rafael Nadal”
“I don’t want to imagine it yet.
Like every fan of Rafa and tennis in general, no one can imagine the circuit without Rafa. Personally, I want to enjoy Rafa as much as possible: every time he comes on the pitch, every time he can compete.
I know he wants to feel competitive and try to win: this is what motivates him”, explained Alcaraz in the press conference. “Every time he takes the field, I will be there to enjoy his matches.
We just have to think about living in the moment.” The 20-year-old from El Palmar finally described his excellent relationship with the playing conditions present in Madrid. “The altitude has a positive impact on my tennis. Even as a child I played in Madrid many times.
I think my playing style suits the altitude very well. Furthermore, playing at home is always special. It gives you great energy and pushes you to always give your best. This also helps me to have an edge here.”
