Rafael Nadal on Carlos Alcaraz’s character: 'A mirrored image of his humble upbringing'

As many instances earlier than, Rafael Nadal praised his younger compatriot Carlos Alcaraz. Talking with Andy Roddick throughout his podcast, Rafa highlighted the younger gun’s sturdy basis and optimistic values offered by his household.

Nadal described Alcaraz’s household as humble and good individuals. He credited their affect for Carlos’ grounded demeanor. The extra skilled Spaniard urged that the younger gun’s humility and sportsmanship stem from these roots.

Rafa and Carlos joined forces eventually yr’s Olympic Video games in Paris. They joined their 26 Main titles and have become the primary pair of Main winners to forge the Olympic males’s doubles staff since 2000!

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(La fundamental sur l’épaule d’Alcaraz…)

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The Spaniard gave all the pieces whereas combating for his or her nation, incomes two victories earlier than falling to the doubles specialists. Thus, they missed an opportunity of chasing a medal in Nadal’s last look on the Olympic Video games. Rafa and Carlos met the sixth seed within the first spherical.

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They ousted Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 7-6, 6-4 on Court docket Philippe-Chatrier in an hour and 46 minutes for a profitable begin. The Spaniard needed to dig deep in opposition to Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof.

Nadal and Alcaraz prevailed 6-4, 6-7, 10-2 following an excellent efficiency within the deciding match tie break. Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram had been too sturdy within the quarter-final, beating the Spaniards 6-2, 6-4 and conserving them away from the medal chase.

“Carlos is a great guy with a very good family behind him with positive values. They are humble, good people. That’s why Carlos acts like he is. In the end, the values you receive and the way you are educated are how you end up showing yourself,” Rafael Nadal mentioned.

Nadal’s phrases paint an image of Alcaraz as a promising athlete molded by a supportive and principled household, a rarity within the high-stakes world {of professional} sports activities.