At 17 years of age, Carlos Alcaraz is already ranked No. 133 on the ATP tour. He recently registered the biggest ATP win of his career, beating former top 10 player David Goffin at the Adelaide International.
Given that Rafael Nadal also made giant strides during his late teen years, many believe that Carlos Alcaraz could follow in the Mallorcan’s footsteps. But in a recent interview with Marca, the 17-year-old revealed that he prefers to block out the comparison talks and instead divert his attention to developing himself.
Training with Rafael Nadal was an unforgettable, unique experience: Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz got the opportunity to train with Rafael Nadal ahead of this year’s Australian Open. Recalling that moment, Alcaraz revealed that training with Nadal was extra special because the Mallorcan also happens to be his idol.
When asked if he would like to trade hits with Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz replied in the affirmative. The teenager added that there are ‘many more’ players on his list with whom he would like to practice.
Carlos Alcaraz had recently taken on Alexander Zverev at the Mexican Open in Acapulco. Even though the teenager ended up on the losing side, he left a lasting impression on Zverev.
After the match, the German claimed that Alcaraz would make his way to the top 10 by 2024. He also predicted that the two would enjoy a rivalry akin to the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal duel in the coming years.
On being asked about Zverev’s lavish praise, Alcaraz called it a “great compliment.” The teenager then explained that recognition from players of Zverev’s stature proves that he is on the right path in his career.
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