During their recent match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the young Alcaraz defeated the veteran Nadal with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Alcaraz acknowledged that he had to play at his best to secure the win, despite the apparent ease of the victory.
Nadal, who had not competed against a Top 10 opponent since July, expressed satisfaction with his performance against Alcaraz, recognizing the young player’s talent and progress over the years.
Both players will be participating in the Davis Cup Final 8, marking Nadal’s farewell tournament. Their partnership in the past, including at the Paris Olympics, has been successful, with Nadal praising Alcaraz’s abilities and progress.
The people were telling me that somebody very good is coming.”
Rafael Nadal
As Nadal prepares to retire from professional tennis, he acknowledges the rise of new talent like Alcaraz and looks forward to seeing how the young player continues to evolve in the sport.
