19-Year-Old ATP World No.1 Follows Idol Rafael Nadal in an Unfortunate Record Set in 2005

Carlos Alcaraz has made a name for himself in 2022. The young tennis player has gone up to become the world no. 1 player and being from Spain has obviously brought the comparison with the tennis legend, Rafael Nadal. Nadal was also 19 when he won his first grand slam in 2005. Alcaraz, who has often been called, the younger version of Rafael Nadal, is contemplating leaving the season end’s ATP Finals in Turin.

The comparison comes into the picture because the Spanish tennis legend had also dropped out of the ATP Finals in 2005 after winning his first grand slam.

How has Carlos Alcaraz been following the same lines as his idol, Rafael Nadal?

Carlos Alcaraz had faith in his capabilities and form, and therefore, he knew that he would be completing his dream to win his first grand slam title. Consequently, he won at the US Open clinching his first grand slam title. Rafael Nadal won his first grand slam title at the 2005 Roland Garros and eventually at the end of the season did not participate in the ATP Finals.

This observation has come in handy because Alcaraz too after winning his first grand slam title is casting some doubts about his participation at the ATP Finals.

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However, Alcaraz is focusing on recovering from his injuries. That is the reason behind his probable backing out from the ATP Finals.

The incumbent world no. 1 will probably be missing out on the season-end finals because of his injury which he feels is serious. He stated that he does not want to take any risk with that and would be willing to miss out on the tour.

The rise of Carlos Alcaraz Garfia

The Spanish teenage sensation had an astounding start to the year when he won at the Rio Open. After that, he clinched titles at the Miami Open, Barcelona Open, and Madrid Open. And finally made his dream come true by winning his first grand slam at the US Open.

The young player has been constantly compared with his idol, Rafael Nadal. However, Serena Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou feels that they have a different style and they have played at very different times.

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Moreover, tennis star Paula Badosa feels that constant comparison with the Spanish tennis legend, Rafael Nadal has done more harm than good for the Spanish players. This is because it puts an undue amount of pressure on them to be that great. Do you think this is true and that young players should not be getting compared to tennis legends?