Carlos Alcaraz has often been open about the fact that he idolized Rafael Nadal while growing up. He has often sung the praises of the tennis legend. After Nadal bid farewell to tennis, the 21-year-old shared his biggest learning experience idolizing Nadal over the years.
Nadal played his final career match at the Davis Cup Finals on Tuesday,(November 19). The 38-year-old led Spain into the opening tie against the Netherlands, but lost in straight sets to Botic van de Zandschulp. Alcaraz brought the Spanish team back into the game but in the decisive doubles match, the Dutch team edged over Spain in a 2-1 victory.