“A powerhouse for two decades,” Former tennis player believes Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek are all fueled by Rafael Nadal’s dominance

Rafael Nadal is probably in the very last phase of his remarkable career.

“A powerhouse for two decades,” Former tennis player believes Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek are all fueled by Rafael Nadal’s dominance

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek (in circle) (Via Imago)

Rafael Nadal has been an inspirational player in tennis. With his game and presence, the Spaniard has had a major impact on many players in the sport. This was proved last night when some of the top tennis stars were present during his game against Alexander Zverev. 

Former tennis player Fabrice Santoro also believes the same and hailed Nadal as the “powerhouse for two decades”. Furthermore, he said that the Spaniard has had a major impact on the lives of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek respectively, all the players who were present last night. 

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Rafael Nadal has been a powerhouse for two decades. He allowed Novak Djokovic to be better, he inspired Carlos Alcaraz, he is the idol of Iga Swiatek, the world number 1 who dominates women's tennis.
said Fabrice Santoro via welovetennis

Rightly said, Nadal has helped the big names of the sport. While he had been pushing Djokovic to his best form, he has handed over his legacy to Alcaraz and even helped Swiatek get to where she is now. Both Alcaraz and Swiatek consider Nadal as their idol.

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Rafael Nadal got emotional as he addressed the crowd after first-round defeat at the French Open

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal addressed the crowd after his first-round defeat to Alexander Zverev at the French Open. Due to his lack of ranking, the Spaniard was placed alongside Zverev in the first round in one of the toughest draws of the tour. 

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Rafael Nadal in the post-match interview (Via Imago)

Unfortunately for the Spaniard, it was not meant to be, and he lost to the German 3-6, 6-7, 3-6 to record a first-ever first-round defeat in Paris. He also addressed the crowd later on, speaking about his possible retirement plans.

I enjoy playing a lot and traveling with my family. The body is feeling better than 2 months ago. Maybe in 2 months, I say it’s enough. But it’s something I don’t feel yet. I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics. That motivates me. That’s going to be another chance.
said Rafael Nadal via Roland Garros Press

Now Nadal will train for the upcoming Olympics, which he considers as the utmost preference. With a lot at stake here, the Spaniard would hope to get back to form quickly and strike rich for his country.

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