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Is Carlos Alcaraz the next Rafael Nadal, or is the comparison too soon?

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is the latest talk of the town. With two Grand Slams back to back within weeks, Alcaraz has surely proven his worth as a tennis player. Now, his countrymen are moved by his amazing talent as they keep up-to-date news about his recent goals. Following this appreciation by Spanish people, Alcaraz reached an unimaginable feat witnessing how deeply he is adored in his country.

Alcaraz won two Grand Slams this season already. Following his impressive performance, he has been attracting many followers, and it is visible from recent Google Search results. According to a Spanish tennis media agency, Carlos Alcaraz is the most searched athlete on Google in Spain. He is accompanied by Spanish footballer Jennifer Hermoso, who stands next in the line on Google Search results. This analysis was done by another Spanish agency of marketing professionals named Semrush.  Alcaraz and Hermoso’s presence on the list has made their countrymen proud. However, this is not the first time Alcaraz has achieved such popularity.

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Last year, he joined Novak Djokovic in the ten most searched athletes on Google. Following Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles, Alcaraz received a steady hike in the list showing that he is here to rule the world with his tennis skills. Alcaraz had a great 2023 season as he not only bagged the Wimbledon trophy but also won six titles total with 65-12. His recent performance surely shows that he deserves this fame.

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Alcaraz’s success delighted many tennis veterans including Rafael Nadal. He explained how Alcaraz has an aura that he created by excelling at any surface he would be playing on. Such compliments from the legends help people find the real potential of a tennis player.

Rafael Nadal feels Carlos Alcaraz “will be the favorite” on any surface

After Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic for the second time on British grass soil, Nadal was very impressed with the young Spaniard’s performance. “I don’t see many players who can stop him on the circuit and that the best thing he has today is that in all the tournaments he plays, no matter the surface, he will be the favorite. No player was the favorite before every tournament and today I feel that he has that aura, that feeling. That’s a big advantage because I think he feels that if he plays at his level it’s hard for anyone to beat him,” Nadal said.

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Nadal’s statement helped fans to see the true potential of Alcaraz. Not only did he compliment the 2024 Wimbledon champion but predicted a great future for him. “My impression is that we are talking about a player who is going to be one of the best in history. That is my feeling. He is a player with enormous potential. Life can change quickly, that is the truth. You never know what can happen in the future, but today, if we have to predict what will happen in his career, we predict amazing thing,” Nadal said.

Carlos Alcaraz’s growing popularity shows that he is the rising star of tennis. Following three Grand Slam victories, he has already proved his worth in the sport. If Alcaraz follows such an indomitable spirit, he might surprise people with his unbelievable performance at the Paris Olympics.