Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal They made a new display in their Six Kings Slam semifinal match. Murciano and the Balearic Islands delighted a dedicated audience in what would be the last showdown in history between the two, with Rafa retiring at the end of the season.
After Carlitos’ victory, both of them hugged each other with smiles, knowing that they had closed the chapter in the history of Spanish tennis and were only praised in the press conference after the match. Manacorí did not hesitate when asked about the future of Alcaraz, saying that “it will be very good.” “He played very well, He has been very successful in recent years, being good is good. I’ve tried, I haven’t been in a race for a few months, so it’s been going well, although it wasn’t enough to face a beast like him“, he said.
Rafa also remembered the moment he saw Alcaraz pointing the way. Being from the same country, in tennis and winning a lot of matches, many people tell me that there is a great person on the way, “he explained, although he added that he did not have the opportunity to see him until Australia. 2021, when he studied with him. “Even though he was young really, you see things that others don’t. He has already shown that he has a great team and a great family. We can see that it is growing in all directions. It’s going very well for you this way, I’ll be ready whenever you want to call me“.
Nadal and Alcaraz, before the match / @RiyadhSeason
Grateful to people
By shooting the applause of the crowd, Nadal also thanked the fans for the support they have given him throughout his career. “I can’t thank everyone enough for their support, they’ve helped me in every way when I’ve been through hard times, good times, they’ve always been there, giving me so much strength,” she said. saying he feels “very lucky.” “A long and successful career and support from all over the world means I’ve become a better person too. I am very satisfied with the response of the people“, he settled on the matter.
The Spaniard was also asked about his plans before facing Djokovic in the top tennis match. Although he said that he had not yet spoken to his team, he said that “he will probably teach a little”, he is thinking of continuing to develop his next project. “In one month we have Davis Cup So every day is an opportunity to improve, to prepare for the last tournament of my tennis career in which we will play together (with Alcaraz) to defend our country. “I want to work hard to prepare.”
