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Carlos Alcaraz and his team reacting to Nadal's withdrawal. Source: TennisTV

This is how Carlos Alcaraz found out about Nadal's retirement

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And yes, there is a video. Carlos Alcaraz was just minutes away from stepping onto the center court at the Shanghai Masters 1000 to play his quarter-final match against Tomas Machac. However, some important news changes his plans in the next few minutes. His phone keeps ringing non-stop, something serious must have happened, so he gathers his whole team to uncover the surprise. The Tennis TV signal has allowed us to witness the reaction of the player from Murcia as he finds out about Rafa Nadal's withdrawal, an event he would later also comment on in the press room. A day we will never forget, neither will Alcaraz, who wasted no time in sharing a personal message thanking the Balearic for all he has given to Spanish tennis.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así se enteró Carlos Alcaraz de la retirada de Nadal

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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal at the 2024 Olympic Games. Photo: Getty

Alcaraz sends a nice message to Nadal: "I will miss you after the Davis Cup"

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Carlos Alcaraz has not had time to digest his defeat in Shanghai, as today we have learned the sad news of the withdrawal of Rafa Nadal at the end of the year. The young man from Murcia wanted to express some beautiful words towards his childhood idol, with whom he was able to play the Olympics a few months ago. Carlitos's dream come true, as he will enjoy playing side by side one last time in the Davis Cup in November. "From the boy who watched you on TV and dreamed of becoming a tennis player to the one who had the immense gift of playing by your side at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympics. Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is irreplaceable. I have enjoyed you tremendously and I will miss you greatly when you leave after the Davis Cup, Rafa," Alcaraz wrote on his social media.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz le manda un bonito mensaje a Nadal: "Te echaré de menos tras la Copa Davis"

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Alcaraz reveals how he reacted when he found out about Rafa's farewell: "I was in shock"

Alcaraz reveals how he reacted when he found out about Rafa's farewell: "I was in shock"

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From Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz has shared how he experienced the announcement of Rafa Nadal's withdrawal. A very tough blow, not only for the rest of the fans of this sport. He shared how he felt about it, as well as had some very kind words towards the Spaniard.

"I couldn't believe it when I saw it. It didn't affect me at all before the match or distract me. I haven't been thinking about Rafa's news. It was hard to accept. I was in shock. I am grateful that I saw it an hour before the match, to have the necessary time to accept it and forget about it. These are very tough news. He has always been my idol since I started playing tennis and grew up watching him. Thanks to him, I wanted to become a professional tennis player. Losing him, in a way, is going to be tough for everyone. We will try to enjoy watching him play more. Now in Arabia and then in the Davis Cup. It's a sad day for tennis and for me."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz revela cómo reaccionó cuando se enteró de la despedida de Rafa: "Me quedé en shock"

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Jannik Sinner and Rafa Nadal. Photo: @janniksin

Sinner: "Thank you Rafa, for everything you have contributed to the sport"

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The multitude of beautiful messages that Rafa Nadal is receiving after announcing his decision to retire at the end of the year is immeasurable. Jannik Sinner is one of those who wanted to share kind words with the Spanish player and thank him for everything he has done for the sport. "Thank you Rafa for all you have contributed to the sport. Having had the opportunity to spend a few weeks training with you some years ago is something I will never forget. Watching you work as an athlete, but also getting to know you as a person off the court was even more special. A true legend of the game who paved the way and showed many of us how to be, as players and as individuals. We will miss you on the circuit!", wrote the world number 1 in his account X.

 

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Jannik Sinner and Rafa Nadal. Photo: @janniksin

Sinner: "Thank you Rafa, for everything you have contributed to sports"

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The multitude of lovely messages that Rafa Nadal is receiving after revealing his decision to retire at the end of the year is immeasurable. Jannik Sinner is one of those who wanted to share kind words with the Spaniard and thank him for everything he has done for the sport. "Thank you Rafa for all you have contributed to the sport. Having had the opportunity to spend a few weeks training with you years ago is something I will never forget. Seeing you work as an athlete, but also getting to know you as a person off the court was even more special. A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught many of us how to be, as players and as individuals. We will miss you on the circuit!", wrote the world number 1 on his X account.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner: "Gracias Rafa, por todo lo que has aportado al deporte"

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Nick Kyrgios and Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells 2022. Photo: Getty

Kyrgios: "We had our differences, but you were an incredible warrior"

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The announced retirement of Rafa Nadal in November is quickly making headlines around the world, and some of his colleagues and professional rivals have not hesitated to speak up about it. One of them is the always controversial Nick Kyrgios, with whom he has had a curious relationship, with ups and downs over the years. Their rivalry has been quite prominent, and now the Australian did not want to miss the opportunity to express what he truly thinks about the Spaniard whom he will miss. "Rafa, don't retire, I want to play with you one last time. We had our differences, but you were an incredible warrior. I wish you the best and good luck with whatever comes next," he wrote on his X account. "I've had nightmares that have woken me up thinking about Rafa, I'm going to miss them. He was someone I used to prepare for. He was a motivation, an inspiration. Damn, it's true, people bring out the best in you, and you were one of those people. Damn."

 

 

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Carlos Alcaraz and his team reacting to Nadal's withdrawal. Source: TennisTV

This is how Carlos Alcaraz found out about Nadal's retirement

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And yes, there is a video. Carlos Alcaraz was just minutes away from stepping onto the center court at the Shanghai Masters 1000 to play his quarter-final match against Tomas Machac. However, some important news changes his plans in the next few minutes. His phone keeps ringing non-stop, something serious must have happened, so he gathers his whole team to uncover the surprise. The Tennis TV signal has allowed us to witness the reaction of the player from Murcia as he finds out about Rafa Nadal's withdrawal, an event he would later also comment on in the press room. A day we will never forget, neither will Alcaraz, who wasted no time in sharing a personal message thanking the Balearic for all he has given to Spanish tennis.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así se enteró Carlos Alcaraz de la retirada de Nadal

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Alcaraz reveals how he reacted when he found out about Rafa's farewell: "I was in shock"

Alcaraz reveals how he reacted when he found out about Rafa's farewell: "I was in shock"

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From Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz has shared how he experienced the announcement of Rafa Nadal's withdrawal. A very tough blow, not only for the rest of the fans of this sport. He shared how he felt about it, as well as had some very kind words towards the Spaniard.

"I couldn't believe it when I saw it. It didn't affect me at all before the match or distract me. I haven't been thinking about Rafa's news. It was hard to accept. I was in shock. I am grateful that I saw it an hour before the match, to have the necessary time to accept it and forget about it. These are very tough news. He has always been my idol since I started playing tennis and grew up watching him. Thanks to him, I wanted to become a professional tennis player. Losing him, in a way, is going to be tough for everyone. We will try to enjoy watching him play more. Now in Arabia and then in the Davis Cup. It's a sad day for tennis and for me."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz revela cómo reaccionó cuando se enteró de la despedida de Rafa: "Me quedé en shock"

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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal at the 2024 Olympic Games. Photo: Getty

Alcaraz sends a nice message to Nadal: "I will miss you after the Davis Cup"

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Carlos Alcaraz has not had time to digest his defeat in Shanghai, as today we have learned the sad news of the withdrawal of Rafa Nadal at the end of the year. The young man from Murcia wanted to express some beautiful words towards his childhood idol, with whom he was able to play the Olympics a few months ago. Carlitos's dream come true, as he will enjoy playing side by side one last time in the Davis Cup in November. "From the boy who watched you on TV and dreamed of becoming a tennis player to the one who had the immense gift of playing by your side at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympics. Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is irreplaceable. I have enjoyed you tremendously and I will miss you greatly when you leave after the Davis Cup, Rafa," Alcaraz wrote on his social media.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz le manda un bonito mensaje a Nadal: "Te echaré de menos tras la Copa Davis"

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Jannik Sinner and Rafa Nadal. Photo: @janniksin

Sinner: "Thank you Rafa, for everything you have contributed to the sport"

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The multitude of beautiful messages that Rafa Nadal is receiving after announcing his decision to retire at the end of the year is immeasurable. Jannik Sinner is one of those who wanted to share kind words with the Spanish player and thank him for everything he has done for the sport. "Thank you Rafa for all you have contributed to the sport. Having had the opportunity to spend a few weeks training with you some years ago is something I will never forget. Watching you work as an athlete, but also getting to know you as a person off the court was even more special. A true legend of the game who paved the way and showed many of us how to be, as players and as individuals. We will miss you on the circuit!", wrote the world number 1 in his account X.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner: "Gracias Rafa, por todo lo que has aportado al deporte"

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Jannik Sinner and Rafa Nadal. Photo: @janniksin

Sinner: "Thank you Rafa, for everything you have contributed to sports"

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The multitude of lovely messages that Rafa Nadal is receiving after revealing his decision to retire at the end of the year is immeasurable. Jannik Sinner is one of those who wanted to share kind words with the Spaniard and thank him for everything he has done for the sport. "Thank you Rafa for all you have contributed to the sport. Having had the opportunity to spend a few weeks training with you years ago is something I will never forget. Seeing you work as an athlete, but also getting to know you as a person off the court was even more special. A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught many of us how to be, as players and as individuals. We will miss you on the circuit!", wrote the world number 1 on his X account.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner: "Gracias Rafa, por todo lo que has aportado al deporte"

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Nick Kyrgios and Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells 2022. Photo: Getty

Kyrgios: "We had our differences, but you were an incredible warrior"

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The announced retirement of Rafa Nadal in November is quickly making headlines around the world, and some of his colleagues and professional rivals have not hesitated to speak up about it. One of them is the always controversial Nick Kyrgios, with whom he has had a curious relationship, with ups and downs over the years. Their rivalry has been quite prominent, and now the Australian did not want to miss the opportunity to express what he truly thinks about the Spaniard whom he will miss. "Rafa, don't retire, I want to play with you one last time. We had our differences, but you were an incredible warrior. I wish you the best and good luck with whatever comes next," he wrote on his X account. "I've had nightmares that have woken me up thinking about Rafa, I'm going to miss them. He was someone I used to prepare for. He was a motivation, an inspiration. Damn, it's true, people bring out the best in you, and you were one of those people. Damn."

 

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios "Tuvimos nuestras diferencias, pero fuiste un guerrero increíble"

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Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. Photo: Getty.

Federer on Nadal's Retirement: "I always hoped this day would never come"

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Emotional moments are being experienced this morning with the announcement of Rafael Nadal's retirement. Several tennis players have already expressed their admiration towards the Spanish player, including his great friend and rival Roger Federer: "What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come. Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the sport we love. It has been an absolute honor."

 

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