In a recent interview following his semi-final match at the Six Kings Slam, Rafael Nadal, the legendary tennis player, shared his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz, calling him an “animal” and insisting that the young Spaniard does not need his advice. Nadal, who was comfortably defeated by Alcaraz with a score of 6-3, 6-3, praised the 21-year-old’s exceptional talent and potential.

Nadal, who is set to face Novak Djokovic in the third-place play-off, expressed his delight in watching Alcaraz’s evolution as a player. “Carlos is special,” Nadal said. “He has a great team, great family, and he’s learning all the time. We can see he’s evolving in every way. He doesn’t need much advice, but I’ll be ready any time he wants to call me”.

Alcaraz, who will face Jannik Sinner in the final, has been making waves in the tennis world with his incredible performances and relentless drive. Nadal’s comments highlight the mutual respect and admiration between the two players, with Nadal acknowledging that Alcaraz is in good hands with his current support system.

As Nadal prepares for his final matches before retirement, he continues to offer his expertise and support to the next generation of tennis stars, including Alcaraz. The young Spaniard’s rise to the top is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and with mentors like Nadal cheering him on, the future of tennis looks incredibly bright.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2024

Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).

At the moment, during this season Carlos has managed to achieve a composed 51-10 record. Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Paris.

He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.