Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal spent plenty of time together last year, twice linking up as team-mates on the court, but they have not spoken since the latter retired from tennis

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While Carlos Alcaraz is seen as an heir of the Big 3 in many ways, a former Tennis pro has quashed the narrative and does not see him as good a tennis player as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz has revealed he is intentionally keeping his distance from compatriot Rafael Nadal.

Former American pros Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson recently highlighted the most concerning flaw in Carlos Alcaraz's game.

Carlos Alcaraz might not be able to match Rafael Nadal's achievements on the major stage, according to their compatriot Fernando Verdasco. Verdasco recently officially retired at the 2025 Qatar Open

Carlos Alcaraz reveals he hasn't met Rafael Nadal or spoken with him since the Spanish tennis icon's farewell at the Davis Cup Finals. In mid-November, the former 22-time Grand Slam champion ended his astonishing tennis career by representing Spain one more time.

Verdasco made an interesting prediction about Carlitos: "I am often asked if he can match Nadal's number of Major titles. You don't need to be a genius to understand that it is almost impossible for him to win 22 Slams. To succeed in this unreal feat, he would have to win 2-3 Majors every year.

Carlos Alcaraz reflected on his relationship with Rafael Nadal, expressing disappointment over losing touch with the legendary Spaniard following his retirement at the 2024 Davis Cup.

Alcaraz’s own coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, is a former No. 1 and Grand Slam champion. The likes of Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic and Amelie Mauresmo have also coached top players like Djokovic and Murray in retirement.

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