Nadal stands up for Alcaraz: "We must congratulate and thank each other for everything he is doing"

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Rafa Nadal has come out to defend the number one Carlos Alcaraz. After his two defeats in Indian Wells against Daniil Medvedev and against Sebastian Korda at the Miami Open, the 22-time Grand Slam champion wanted to calm the waters with the Murcian on the day the Mallorcan was named as an Honorary Doctor by the Polytechnic University of Madrid.

After a dazzling and incredible start to the year for Carlos Alcaraz with 16 consecutive victories, an Australian Open and an ATP Doha title, the level has slightly dropped, although not significantly, in this U.S. hardcourt swing. Now the world number one returns home to unwind and recharge for an intense clay court season where he defends 4,300 points.

But before that, Rafa Nadal has stepped in to dispel any doubts or concerns about the play of the young Murcian. The former tennis star is known for defending his compatriot in all his press appearances, and this time was no different.

Rafa Nadal comes to Carlos Alcaraz's defense

"We won't worry about two defeats; it doesn't make any sense. I believe we all should congratulate and thank Carlos for everything he is achieving. He is bringing a level of success to Spanish sports that twenty or thirty years ago was hard to imagine."

"Perhaps lately we have become accustomed to it, but I never lose sight of the difficulty of everything Carlos achieves, just like what other Spanish athletes, or athletes from any country, really accomplish. In this case, Carlos is Spanish, he is one of us. Worrying about two defeats doesn't make any sense, nor can we demand more than what he is already giving."

Downplaying the Murcian's defeat in Miami

"I think that no matter how successful or in a good moment you are, everyone has the right to have a day when they are frustrated or tired. That is completely normal. From my point of view, I believe that when he sees himself, he probably would have preferred not to show it outwardly. There was no need to display it; you already feel it inside and keep it to yourself. I am sure that upon seeing himself, he wouldn't have liked to show himself like that, but it is totally understandable."

"We can all have a day when things don't go well or when you are more tired than usual. It is absolutely respectable and even more understandable from another athlete's perspective."

Asking for calm regarding the world number one

"Ultimately, when you come off winning the Australian Open, have seven Grand Slams and are the world number one… what, are you going to win every match of the year? No, that is not going to happen. That is the explanation."

Once again, Rafa Nadal steps in to defend his compatriot in the first stumble he has had at the beginning of this year. The Mallorcan urges patience with Carlos Alcaraz, and there is no more authoritative voice than his to speak on this matter.
 

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