'My dream has always been...'- Carlos Alcaraz opens up about how Nadal has been an inspiration to him

Spanish upcoming star and World number 3, Carlos Alcaraz, talks about how Rafael Nadal has been an inspiration to him throughout his career. He also opens up on his dreams of becoming a World number 1 and winning Slams. He says that all of this was inspired by the joy and passion the Spanish legend played with.

The year 2024 is the day when the Tennis world bids goodbye to one of the biggest legends Rafael Nadal. As the Spanish tennis star decided to retire, it is expected that the legacy will be carried forward by the World number 3 Carlos Alcaraz who has already won several major titles early to his career.

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Alcaraz speaks about the King

The Spanish team might have been eliminated from the Davis Cup after facing an upset against the Netherlands, but the match was still an event full of emotions and it was also the last time we got to see the King Of Clay in action. Alcaraz even spoke about how Nadal was a big inspiration to him as a player during the press conference saying, "My dream has always been to be number one in the world and to win Grand Slams. A big part of that dream has been thanks to Rafa Nadal. When he was speaking I remembered when I was little and I saw him winning, with that passion, that joy thinking that one day I would be there.”

It is safe to say that Nadal is one of the biggest idols of Alcaraz and he has been an inspiration to a lot of young and upcoming players like him. It is great to see that the 21-year-old star is following the right path to success in the game of tennis.