Carlos Alcaraz shares the text he received from Rafael Nadal before Wimbledon triumph
us.hola.comCarlos Alcaraz has a lot to be proud of after beating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. The 20-year-old now has a second Grand Slam title with a long future ahead of him.
While he played some of the best players in the world, one notable player was missing, Rafael Nadal, who is recovering from surgery.While Nadal was not in London, he was supporting Alcaraz from home.
The tennis player supported his fellow Spaniard, sending him a special message. He told the press, “he sent it to wish me luck for the final, and I appreciate it.”It was a special moment for Alcaraz, who called Nadal his idol. “That someone like him, an idol of my childhood and who continues to be so, sends you strength and luck for the most important moment of your life is something to admire,” he continued.Nadal also shared a post on Instagram in honor of the winner. “You have given us immense joy today and for sure our pioneer in Spanish tennis, Manolo Santana, has also been cheering wherever he is as a member of Wimbledon whom you have joined today,” he wrote in the caption.
A post shared by Rafa Nadal (@rafaelnadal)The new Wimbledon champion was also congratulated by Fernando Alonso and other celebrities like Will Smith, and Sebastian Yatra, who dedicated a song to him. “I don’t want to leave anyone because there have been many sports legends, artists,” he continued. “That all these people congratulate you is exciting.
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