Rafael Nadal is about to announce his retirement in the coming weeks. The Spaniard has declared that he will hang up his racket at the end of the season. The 38-year-old legend will undoubtedly be missed in the tennis world, just like Roger Federer before him. However, Jannik Sinner has identified a worthy heir to the Manacor native, who has won the French Open 14 times.
In just a few weeks, Rafael Nadal will retire from professional tennis. The Spanish icon revealed that he will end his career at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The 14-time French Open champion will be fondly remembered in the tennis world. However, Jannik Sinner has named Carlos Alcaraz as Nadal’s successor.
“What Carlos is doing on the tennis court is exceptional and very spectacular. I don’t know if I will ever become a player like him because my greatest quality is my solidity, but I can also make winning points when necessary. Alcaraz reminds me , in a way, to Nadal because of how he applies pressure from the first point and runs around the court. He knows how to fire up the crowd, while I am much colder,” declared the current world number one in statements reported by We Love. Tennis.
2024-10-29 03:45:00