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Nadal's message disappears in Mouratoglou's controversial post. Photo: Gettyimages

The message from Nadal disappears in Mouratoglou's controversial post

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A day after the controversy arose from a comment by Rafa Nadal on a post by Patrick Mouratoglou, where he claimed that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were superior to the Big-3, he has been eliminated. The Mallorcan used several laughing emojis as a way of not taking the words of the French coach seriously; however, that message no longer appears on Mouratoglou's Instagram, and it remains to be seen if Nadal himself deleted it or if it was the Frenchman who removed it.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Desaparece el mensaje de Nadal en la polémica publicación de Mouratoglou

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Mouratoglou talks about the Big 3. Photo: Instagram

Nadal responds to a video by Mouratoglou in which he ranked Sinner and Alcaraz above the Big 3

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If Patrick Mouratoglou is known for anything, it is his total lack of restraint when expressing unpopular opinions. One of them was shared on Instagram a few hours ago and has had an unexpected response. The French coach stated that Sinner and Alcaraz have a higher tennis level than the Big 3 and believes that considering otherwise due to Djokovic's victory over Jannik in this Australian Open is "shortsighted." Nadal's response has been very graphic.

Nadal's response to Mouratoglou. Photo: instagram

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal responde a un vídeo de Mouratoglou en el que ponía por encima a Sinner y Alcaraz del Big 3

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Alcaraz and a possible comparison with Nadal increasingly accurate.

Can Alcaraz surpass Nadal's records?: "We are not rushing with him, it is the reality"

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The undeniable greatness of Carlos Alcaraz is starting to spark very rich debates where the big goals no longer seem impossible. Achieving the Career Grand Slam, surpassing Rafael Nadal's previous record, has not gone unnoticed by experts like Álex Corretja. The Catalan, in words alongside Gerard Romero on Jijantes, made it clear that it is possible for Carlitos to break Nadal's records, emphasizing that "we are not rushing" with him. "At 22, Federer and Djokovic had a Grand Slam. Rafa had five... but Alcaraz has seven! He is chasing Borg, Lendl... it is normal to compare him with them", Corretja frankly pointed out, also highlighting Nadal's role in paving the way for Spanish tennis records as a possible inspiration for Carlos.

This is the difference in Grand Slams between Alcaraz and the Big-3 when they were 22 years old. Photo: Getty Images.

This is the Grand Slam difference between Alcaraz and the Big-3 when they were 22 years old

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Carlos Alcaraz has not only become the youngest tennis player to win all 4 Grand Slams, but also leads in major titles after turning 22 with a total of 7. Thus, he surpasses the achievements of the Big-3 at this age: Rafael Nadal with five (4 Roland Garros and 1 Wimbledon), Novak Djokovic with one (Australian Open), and Roger Federer with one (Australian Open).

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Esta es la diferencia de Grand Slams entre Alcaraz y el Big-3 cuando tenían 22 años

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This was the emotional embrace between Nadal and Alcaraz after the Australian Open final. Photo: Gettyimages

This was the emotional embrace between Nadal and Alcaraz after the Australian Open final

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Rafael Nadal witnessed firsthand the thrilling final of the 2026 Australian Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard had already made it clear that he was supporting his fellow countryman. Right after the match ended, he met Alcaraz in the press area, and the two shared a long embrace symbolizing the past, present, and future of Spanish and global tennis.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así fue el emotivo abrazo entre Nadal y Alcaraz tras la final del Open de Australia

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Novak Djokovic's nice words to Nadal: "It has been an honor to have you here, thank you very much for being present today." Photo: Gettyimages

Novak Djokovic's beautiful words for Nadal: "It has been an honor to have you here, thank you very much for being present today"

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Rafael Nadal has been a VIP spectator at the final of the 2026 Australian Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Therefore, after Alcaraz's success by 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, in the prize-giving ceremony, the Serbian wanted to say a few words to his main rival in his tennis career. "It's very strange to see you up there and not down here, it has been an honor to have you here today, thank you very much for being here," stated the Balkan player.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las bonitas palabras de Djokovic hacia Nadal: "Ha sido honor un tenerte aquí, muchas gracias por estar hoy presente"

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Nadal's message disappears in Mouratoglou's controversial post. Photo: Gettyimages

The message from Nadal disappears in Mouratoglou's controversial post

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A day after the controversy arose from a comment by Rafa Nadal on a post by Patrick Mouratoglou, where he claimed that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were superior to the Big-3, he has been eliminated. The Mallorcan used several laughing emojis as a way of not taking the words of the French coach seriously; however, that message no longer appears on Mouratoglou's Instagram, and it remains to be seen if Nadal himself deleted it or if it was the Frenchman who removed it.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Desaparece el mensaje de Nadal en la polémica publicación de Mouratoglou

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Mouratoglou talks about the Big 3. Photo: Instagram

Nadal responds to a video by Mouratoglou in which he ranked Sinner and Alcaraz above the Big 3

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If Patrick Mouratoglou is known for anything, it is his total lack of restraint when expressing unpopular opinions. One of them was shared on Instagram a few hours ago and has had an unexpected response. The French coach stated that Sinner and Alcaraz have a higher tennis level than the Big 3 and believes that considering otherwise due to Djokovic's victory over Jannik in this Australian Open is "shortsighted." Nadal's response has been very graphic.

Nadal's response to Mouratoglou. Photo: instagram

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal responde a un vídeo de Mouratoglou en el que ponía por encima a Sinner y Alcaraz del Big 3

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Alcaraz and a possible comparison with Nadal increasingly accurate.

Can Alcaraz surpass Nadal's records?: "We are not rushing with him, it is the reality"

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The undeniable greatness of Carlos Alcaraz is starting to spark very rich debates where the big goals no longer seem impossible. Achieving the Career Grand Slam, surpassing Rafael Nadal's previous record, has not gone unnoticed by experts like Álex Corretja. The Catalan, in words alongside Gerard Romero on Jijantes, made it clear that it is possible for Carlitos to break Nadal's records, emphasizing that "we are not rushing" with him. "At 22, Federer and Djokovic had a Grand Slam. Rafa had five... but Alcaraz has seven! He is chasing Borg, Lendl... it is normal to compare him with them", Corretja frankly pointed out, also highlighting Nadal's role in paving the way for Spanish tennis records as a possible inspiration for Carlos.

This is the difference in Grand Slams between Alcaraz and the Big-3 when they were 22 years old. Photo: Getty Images.

This is the Grand Slam difference between Alcaraz and the Big-3 when they were 22 years old

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Carlos Alcaraz has not only become the youngest tennis player to win all 4 Grand Slams, but also leads in major titles after turning 22 with a total of 7. Thus, he surpasses the achievements of the Big-3 at this age: Rafael Nadal with five (4 Roland Garros and 1 Wimbledon), Novak Djokovic with one (Australian Open), and Roger Federer with one (Australian Open).

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Esta es la diferencia de Grand Slams entre Alcaraz y el Big-3 cuando tenían 22 años

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This was the emotional embrace between Nadal and Alcaraz after the Australian Open final. Photo: Gettyimages

This was the emotional embrace between Nadal and Alcaraz after the Australian Open final

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Rafael Nadal witnessed firsthand the thrilling final of the 2026 Australian Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard had already made it clear that he was supporting his fellow countryman. Right after the match ended, he met Alcaraz in the press area, and the two shared a long embrace symbolizing the past, present, and future of Spanish and global tennis.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así fue el emotivo abrazo entre Nadal y Alcaraz tras la final del Open de Australia

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Novak Djokovic's nice words to Nadal: "It has been an honor to have you here, thank you very much for being present today." Photo: Gettyimages

Novak Djokovic's beautiful words for Nadal: "It has been an honor to have you here, thank you very much for being present today"

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Rafael Nadal has been a VIP spectator at the final of the 2026 Australian Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Therefore, after Alcaraz's success by 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, in the prize-giving ceremony, the Serbian wanted to say a few words to his main rival in his tennis career. "It's very strange to see you up there and not down here, it has been an honor to have you here today, thank you very much for being here," stated the Balkan player.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las bonitas palabras de Djokovic hacia Nadal: "Ha sido honor un tenerte aquí, muchas gracias por estar hoy presente"

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Rafael Nadal, Djokovic's joke. Photo: gettyimages

Djokovic and his quip to Nadal: "Do you want to play, Rafa?

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Novak Djokovic has not been indifferent to the presence of Rafael Nadal in this final of the Australian Open 2026, and during one of the moments of the match, when the Serbian saw the surprised applause from the Spaniard, he didn't hesitate to approach him. He gave him a knowing look and you can see how he asks him if he wants to play a bit in Spanish, which makes them both unable to contain their laughter.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic y su chascarrillo a Nadal: "¿Quieres jugar, Rafa?

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Rafael Nadal, connection with Alcaraz. Photo: gettyimages

Nadal: "I have a very special connection with Alcaraz"

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Rafael Nadal offered a few comments at the event he attended this Sunday at the Open de Australia 2026. When asked about his favorite for the final once again, the Spaniard admitted he will be rooting for Carlos Alcaraz due to their special connection after everything they have experienced together. However, he also reiterated that he would be very happy if Novak Djokovic wins because of the history they share as rivals. Nadal also took a moment to reflect on his epic final battle against Djokovic in 2012.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal: "Tengo una conexión muy especial con Alcaraz"

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