"I like to see him compete and learn from him": Alcaraz looking forward to imminent Nadal return, still sees him as Roland Garros favourite

Carlos Alcaraz is looking forward to Rafael Nadal returning to the tennis courts as he still sees him as the number one favourite for Roland Garros.

Alcaraz will be eyeing Roland Garros as his second grand slam trophy but the Spaniard is fully aware that there are players who are bigger favourites to him. To him, like to many, Nadal is the number one favourite for the event simply because he has been so spectacular at it in the past. He explained:

"Although he has not played since Australia, a man who has won a tournament 14 times will always be difficult to beat in that tournament, even if he comes without match rhythm. It will also be difficult for him, tennis requires that competitive rhythm, but Rafa is Rafa, even if he arrives without many matches, he will surely show a spectacular level."

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Alcaraz added that he hopes to see him on the courts soon:

"That Rafa returns is always good news, he is one of the best in history and we want to see him in all the tournaments, I say this as a player and as a tennis lover, I like to see him compete and learn from him. It has been a pity all these months where we have not been able to see him in tournaments. Hopefully he will be in Rome and then at Roland Garros, where he will be a rival to beat."

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