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Carlos Alcaraz Praises Rafael Nadal After Likely Last Matchup Between Them
Carlos Alcaraz likely just played his tennis idol Rafael Nadal for the last time in their professional careers during Thursday's semifinal match of the Six Kings Slam. Although the score makes it look like Alcaraz ran away with the match at 6-3, 6-3, the 21-year-old admitted he still had to play his best in order to beat the 22-time major champion.
Carlos Alcaraz reveals who has a better forehand between him and Rafael Nadal
During an interview at the ‘Six Kings Slam’, Alcaraz was asked who has a better forehand between him and Nadal: "I am only starting my career, so for now I choose Rafa's. For now, but I am very happy with my forehand as well, so we will see at the end of my career who has the better forehand."
6 Kings Slam: Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal Overshadow Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic in Viewership
The hype surrounding the Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz match at 6 Kings Slam was justified, as many across the world logged onto X to watch it.
Rafael Nadal defeated by 'animal' Carlos Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia as career nears end
The 38-year-old Nadal, who announced last week he would retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in November, lost 6-3, 6-3 to 21-year-old Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the Six Kings Slam event in Saudi Arabia.
Rafael Nadal falls to Carlos Alcaraz at Six Kings Slam
Rafael Nadal, in his first match since announcing he would be retiring after the Davis Cup next month, lost 6-3, 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam on Thursday.
Six Kings Slam is a bad look for tennis after Carlos Alcaraz complaints as bosses unhappy
At the Laver Cup last month, Carlos Alcaraz complained that the tennis schedule is "going to kill us". But this week the Spaniard, who has only played two ATP events since the US Open, is playing the £11.5m Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia where Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic are also competing for the £4.6m first prize.
Carlos Alcaraz praises idol Rafael Nadal: 'I'm playing because of him'
Carlos praised his idol, admitting he sought a professional career after watching Rafa's matches while growing up. The young gun will try to enjoy the duel, although it will not be easy, considering it's the veteran's penultimate tournament in a career.
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Where to watch Rafael Nadal vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Six Kings Slam tennis start time, TV channel and live stream
Six Kings Slam free live stream and how to watch as Rafael Nadal takes on Carlos Alcaraz in what will be the final meeting between the pair with the tennis legend set to retire later this year.
Six Kings Slam: Rafael Nadal beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in first match after retirement announcement
Rafael Nadal played his first match since confirming he will retire from tennis next month; Nadal lost to Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday at the Six Kings Slam and will play Novak Djokovic in the third-place play-off on Saturday at 5pm,
Carlos Alcaraz will face 'difficult' clash with 'idol' Rafael Nadal
Nadal will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in November. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Rafael Nadal starts his pre-retirement farewell tour against Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday at the Six Kings Slam, and Novak Djokovic faces Jannik Sinner at the exhibition event that awards money but no A
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Carlos Alcaraz's coach teases private Roger Federer session with retired ace back on court
The world No. 2 sat alongside Roger Federer to watch Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic. It now appears both men got on the ...
Rafael Nadal Retirement: Ticket Prices For Tennis Star's Final Career March Skyrockets To €34,500
Ace Spanish tennis star Nadal has competed the past two seasons with injuries and said that November's Davis Cup finals will ...