Rafael nadal

Toni Nadal has sparked debate in the tennis world after making a blunt assessment of Carlos Alcaraz’s rise, suggesting the Spaniard has benefited from a changing competitive landscape. While Alcaraz is widely praised as the sport’s brightest star, Rafael Nadal’s uncle offered a more nuanced view that has not gone unnoticed. Toni Nadal labels Carlos […]

Rafael Nadal says he has “full respect” for old rival Novak Djokovic but tipped Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz to win Sunday’s Australian Open final. The 22-time Grand Slam winner, who retired from tennis in 2024, is set to attend the blockbuster title match in Melbourne. A two-time Australian Open champion himself, Nadal believes world number

Rafael Nadal has reached out to a fellow Grand Slam champion on social media. Nadal retired from tennis in 2024, playing his last match against Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Davis Cup Finals. Although he is no longer an active tennis player, Nadal is still heavily involved in the sport. Perhaps his biggest involvement with tennis

Alcaraz’s latest win is of huge significance, with the Spanish star having just surpassed his compatriot Rafael Nadal for the best win rate of any player against seeded opponents at Grand Slam matches. That is according to OptaAce for players with a minimum of 10 matches in the Open Era, with Alcaraz’s 80.4% now above Nadal’s 80.1%. The former