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Nadal says Alcaraz is already a legend, not a prospect
Rafael Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz is already a legend, not a prospect for the future.
Nadal made the comment at an event supporting the Rafa Nadal Foundation.
Alcaraz, 23, has won seven Grand Slam titles, while Nadal holds the Spanish record with 22.
Nadal said that achievement puts Alcaraz among the historic greats of the sport.
Alcaraz then lost to Zizou Bergs in Shanghai, 5-7, 6-7, in the third round.
He needs to win the Paris Masters to claim a Masters 1000 title this season, according to the story.
The tournament is due to begin on November 2.
Rafael Nadal said Carlos Alcaraz is already a legend and should not be described as a prospect.
Nadal pointed to Alcaraz’s seven Grand Slam titles as evidence that he is more than a promise for the future.
Nadal made the comments at an event supporting the Rafa Nadal Foundation, according to Tennis Head.
Alcaraz, 23, has won seven majors and has been ranked world number one for 66 weeks, the article said.
- Who
- Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.
- What
- Nadal said Alcaraz is already a legend, not a prospect.
- When
- At a recent event supporting the Rafa Nadal Foundation; the date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Nadal said Alcaraz’s seven Grand Slam titles mean he is not merely a promise for the future.
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- Nadal's Grand Slam titles
- 22
- Alcaraz's Grand Slam titles
- 7
- Alcaraz's age
- 23
- Nadal's weeks ranked number one
- 209
- Alcaraz's weeks ranked number one
- 66
What people are saying
He’s not a prospect. He has seven Slams, so he’s definitely not just a promise for the future. He’s already a legend.
If you look at the historic greats in Slams, there aren’t many who have seven. Calling him a prospect makes no sense.
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