“Rafa is my idol” – Young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz talks highly of Rafa
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17-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz recently qualified for his first-ever Grand Slam, the upcoming Australian Open. He is tipped to be the next big thing in tennis after his performances on the Future and Challenger circuits.
Since Carlos Alcaraz is from Spain, many have also labeled him as the next Rafael Nadal and it comes as no surprise that World No.2, Rafael Nadal is Carlos’ foremost role model. The youngster declared that Nadal is his ‘idol’ due to his unrelenting focus which has a strong influence on the country’s youth like him.
“He motivates everyone because he never surrenders” – Carlos on Rafa
During a recent interview, Alcaraz admitted that Nadal’s refusal to give up makes him someone who can be looked up to across all spheres, not just in tennis.
“His mentality is an example for anyone, a tennis player or any person,” he added. “He motivates everyone because he never surrenders. Everyone wants to be the best, no matter if you’re an athlete, a football player, a doctor, a journalist everyone has an objective in life,” said Carlos.
The 17 year-old further claimed that the 20 time Grand Slam winner’s mental prowess and never-say-die attitude serves as an inspiration for many.
“His hunger, his attitude. It doesn’t matter if he plays a first match or a final, his level of concentration is the same. He wants to win every match.”
Rafa’s game can send shivers down the spine of any opponent, his mental strength gives him even more of an edge against other top players like Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
But what makes Nadal so feared, is his sheer self-belief.
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