By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, September 12, 2025
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Rafael Nadal is not alone Carlos Alcaraz’s Former pair partner, he is a fan of world no. 1.
Seeing 22-year-old Alcaraz Dethrone Jannik Sinner to capture his sixth Grand Slam championship on Sunday, Nadal said “undoubtedly” Alcaraz could match his 22 Grand Slam titles in his career if he remains healthy.
Speaking to the Spanish media in a Golf tour of the famous charity for the ClÃnica Menorca Foundation on Thursday, Nadal said all signs point to the matching of Alcaraz, and perhaps overcoming his main career sign.
“(Alcaraz) appears BY Be on the right track to be something unique, “Nadal told the Spanish media.” Yes, he has an impressive career. He is a very special player, we have known him for years, but confirms over time and he is improving what is an impressive career. “
Nadal and Alcaraz partned in pairs representing Spain at the Olympics in Paris, where the pair lost to Americans Austin Krajicek and Rajeev RAM.
The King of Clay said it is clear to Alcaraz is on the right track to eclipse 20 large Slam titles and maybe more if he can stay healthy and continue to improve.
“The race seems to be on the right track to be something unique. Hopefully he can have a very long career, which is what he also has to achieve certain numbers, and hopefully the injuries will respect him and that everything goes well,” Nadal said. “He has six, which is an extraordinary number at his age, and I hope he (can win) as much as possible.”
