Looking to Bow Out of Tennis on a High, Rafael Nadal Lays Bare His Carlos Alcaraz Proposal for 2024 – ‘ I Would Also Like To..’

Rafael Nadal has had an extraordinary tennis career. With 22 grand slams to his name, he has almost won everything in tennis. However, now in his final years, the Spaniard is currently out of the tour as he is battling a long-time injury. With the prospect of him returning to play at the Olympics, the fans have got excited. In a recent interview, Rafa spoke about his return while speculating chances of making a dream pair with Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics next year.

With the idea of playing doubles with Alcaraz looming, Rafael Nadal is yet to make a move. However, what comes as a disaster to his fans is the fact that this will be the last ever Olympics.

Rafael Nadal reflects on playing with Carlos Alcaraz at the Olympics

Rafael Nadal, a tennis legend with an illustrious Olympic career, has openly shared his aspiration to team up with the rising star, Carlos Alcaraz, for a doubles event at the Olympics. In a recent statement, Nadal expressed his willingness for the idea, highlighting the potential for a partnership with Alcaraz as a motivating factor to conclude his Olympic journey.

Despite the remarkable achievements of Alcaraz and the significant impact he’s had on the tennis world, the two players have yet to discuss this exciting prospect. That being said, it will be up to Nadal if he can make it in time before the Paris Olympics.

“Regarding playing doubles with Carlos, I have not had the slightest conversation with him in that regard. But I would also like to. It would be a good motivation, another incentive for me to be able to close my Olympic cycle playing with Carlos. With everything he is achieving, with the young people, & with the great future he has ahead of him,” said Rafael Nadal when asked about the prospect of playing with Carlos Alcaraz.

As fans eagerly await news of this potential partnership, Nadal’s wish for an Olympic alliance with Alcaraz is a revelation that adds an extra layer of anticipation to the fans. However, this could well mean the last time that Rafael Nadal could be spotted playing on clay.

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Rafael Nadal aims to finish his career in 2024

The Spanish sensation had everyone off their seats whenever he played. Now in the penultimate years of his career, Rafa is considering hanging up his boots after a career spanning more than 2 decades. In an interview, he said that he is of the opinion that 2024 could be his last year as a professional player. However, at the moment, he can not confirm anything to his fans.

“I said that possibly 2024 was my last year, I maintain that, but I can not confirm it 100% because I do not know,” Nadal told Movistar.

Thus, the fact that Rafael Nadal could be making his last performance next year could be a bit heartbreaking for his fans. With the prospect of him playing with Carlos Alcaraz at the Olympics, fans would eagerly want to see the two on the podium as they lay their hands on the gold medal.

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