(VIDEO) 13 year old Carlos Alcaraz wanted to be like his idol Rafael Nadal: "He trains very hard, sacrifices himself"
ATPWednesday, 06 December 2023 at 04:00
Spain’s young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz’s new video on social media showcased his fan hood of legendary Rafael Nadal.
The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most highly-rated
young tennis players currently playing in the men’s singles category in the
circuit alongside Italy’s Jannik Sinner and America’s Ben Shelton.
In a video that appeared on social media platform X — previously
known as Twitter— a 13-year-old Alcaraz can be seen expressing his admiration
for Nadal for his hard work and sacrifices. "I want to be top 10 in the
world. I want to be like Rafa Nadal because he trains very hard, sacrifices
himself & puts in a lot of effort,” he said back then.
Nadal is often regarded as one of the greatest players in the
history of men’s singles tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 22
Grand Slam titles. He is by far the most successful Spanish player in men’s
tennis in the Open era.
Alcaraz had a more than decent year at the highest level
where he clinched his second Grand Slam title after beating Serbia’s legendary
tennis star and the current world number one Novak Djokovic in a five-set
thrilling final at Wimbledon with a score of 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
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