“When you are young, you are more impulsive. Rafa is more tactical”: Ferrer reveals Alcaraz and Nadal's dynamic at the Olympics

David Ferrer gave his impressions on the first days of work for Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Spanish team has already arrived at the Olympic Village and has been training at Roland Garros while awaiting the start of the tournament on July 27.

The captain of the Spanish Olympic team commented in an interview with El Partidazo de Cope that both Alcaraz and Nadal have garnered a lot of attention from other athletes in Paris: "It's not easy for them on a day-to-day basis here. Many athletes stop them and I was impressed by the number of photos they ask for. Also, the good manners with which they face these moments."

Nadal and Alcaraz shine in Paris 

Ferrer was asked about how he has seen the former world No. 1 these days after losing the final of the Bastad Open. Nadal reached his first final in over two years but was decisively defeated by Nuno Borges 3-6, 2-6 in a match where he seemed more subdued than in previous rounds.

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"I saw Rafa well, happy. It's been a while since I saw him at Roland Garros, and we had time in the afternoon to talk about a bit of everything, and today he's training very well,” Ferrer said. "That's what's important for Rafa, to be well and happy, and the rest will flow. It’s true that Rafa didn’t win the tournament, but he reached the final. I see him excited here, so we are all excited."

Ferrer spoke about the differences he has observed in the training styles of Alcaraz and Nadal: "They are different in training. When you are young, you are more impulsive. Rafa is more tactical,” he stated. Nevertheless, he believes they have complemented each other well, especially Alcaraz, who has taken the opportunity to ask for several tips from the 22-time Grand Slam champion.

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"I like to see them together. Carlos asks Rafa a lot about his experiences, and these are things that can only be talked about from champion to champion. More than listening to them, I like observing them," Ferrer added. "We’ll do our best, with the greatest desire, with a lot of enthusiasm while making people enjoy it."

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