Rafael Nadal shares a wholesome reaction to Carlos Alcaraz’s China Open title win on his Instagram post
Carlos Alcaraz won his fourth title of the season by beating World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the China Open final.
Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X)
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal joined a group of former and current tennis players in congratulating Carlos Alcaraz on his China Open title win. The 21-year-old defeated World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a thrilling match with a 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 scoreline.
Nadal, a two-time champion at the event himself, congratulated his compatriot on adding another milestone to his resume. He responded to Alcaraz’s Instagram post, offering his congratulations to the younger Spaniard.
Congratulations Carlos.
Rafael Nadal’s reply on Carlos Alcaraz’s Instagram post
Nadal has not participated in any tennis competition since losing in men’s doubles with Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics. The left-hander also competed in men’s singles but lost to Novak Djokovic in a highly anticipated second-round match.
Nadal is expected to play in an exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, featuring modern tennis stars such as Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Sinner. He was previously set to participate in the Laver Cup but withdrew at the last minute due to fitness concerns.
Carlos Alcaraz achieves sensational feat after China Open title win
Carlos Alcaraz won an exciting three-set final against Jannik Sinner at the 2024 China Open in Beijing. With this victory, he became the first player to achieve a remarkable milestone.
This win marks Alcaraz’s fourth title in 2024. He is the first player to beat Sinner in a final since Novak Djokovic did it at the 2023 ATP Finals. Before this match, Sinner had won all six finals he played this year. Alcaraz now holds a 6-4 record against Sinner. He has also won all three of their matches in 2024. This victory means Alcaraz is the first player to win ATP 500 titles on clay, grass, and hard courts.
At 21 years and 150 days old, Alcaraz is the youngest player to beat the world No. 1 in a final after losing the first set. The last time this happened was when Juan Martin del Potro beat Roger Federer at the 2009 US Open.
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