Alcaraz has denied any resemblance to the recently retiring Rafael Nadal and maintained that his renowned countryman is a difficult person to emulate.
Carlos Alcaraz, a two-time Wimbledon champion, has publicly rejected the notion of becoming Rafael Nadal’s successor, saying, “I don’t want to see myself as Rafa’s replacement.”
Alcaraz doesn’t consider himself as the one to replace the tennis legend, even though his countryman is retiring with an incredible 22 titles.Even though Alcaraz, who is 21 years old and has already won four grand slam titles—including back-to-back Wimbledon victories and significant victories at the French and US Opens—chooses to stay grounded. consider himself as the one to replace the tennis legend, even though his countryman is retiring with an incredible 22 titles.
In an interview on a French television program, Alcaraz expressed his admiration for Nadal. He recognized him as a major inspiration, but he also downplayed any idea that he could replace him as Spain’s top tennis player since he thinks he will never be able to match him.
shame for Spanish sports, for sports in general, for me,” Alcaraz stated. reasons I wanted to play professional tennis was because I grew up watching Rafa. I am grateful to him for motivating me to continue training and fighting.
“I don’t want to see myself as Rafa’s replacement, I come out losing because of everything he has done for tennis, for sports in Spain.”
Alcaraz shares Nadal’s enduring passion for the French Open. player with the most victories at Roland Garros.
Alcaraz has also stated that the tournament has a particular “place in his heart” after winning his first tournament championship in Paris this year by defeating German Alexander Zverevin an exciting encounter.
The world’s top events are held in Paris, a stunning city. I enjoy playing here. It holds a special place in my heart. I was thrilled to be able to compete and win it eventually because I followed the tournament as a kid,” he commented.
“Those lovely times of watching it at home returned to me after I won. I wanted to add my name to the list of Roland Garros winners after witnessing Rafa win it so frequently.
Even though he loves the place,the world No. 2 lost in the round of 16 at this week’s Paris Masters. Later, he complained that it it was difficult to practice for the proper conditions sincethe court moved too quickly.
Alcaraz commented after losing to Ugo Humbert in a thrilling three-set match on Thursday, October 31: “This is crazy. not sure. perhaps the fastest player (Court) in this competition over the past ten years.”