Carlos Alcaraz scared of upcoming Rafa Nadal chat and stunned by Novak Djokovic decision

Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star of tennis, seems to be harboring a secret from the legendary Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion. Despite his desire to represent Spain alongside Nadal in the Paris Olympics doubles event, Alcaraz has confessed that he hasn’t broached the topic with the injury-plagued Nadal, who is nearing the twilight of his illustrious career.

At just 20 years old, Alcaraz has already etched his name in tennis history by clinching two Grand Slam titles, winning the US Open at 19 and Wimbledon the following year. His meteoric rise to the top of the sport, including stints at the pinnacle of the world rankings in 2022 and 2023, signifies a promising future.

Meanwhile, Nadal, now 37, has been grappling with injuries, prompting speculation that this year might mark his final one on the ATP Tour. After a hiatus due to a hip injury, Nadal made a comeback at the Brisbane International but faced another setback post the Australian Open, sidelining him for three more months. Despite these challenges, Nadal recently competed at the Barcelona Open and is set to take on Darwin Blanch in the Madrid Open.

As the Paris Olympics loom on the horizon, Alcaraz finds himself hesitant to broach the topic of doubles with Nadal. While he acknowledges Nadal’s enthusiasm for playing alongside him, the prospect of discussing it with the tennis icon feels daunting. Yet, Alcaraz remains hopeful that his dream of partnering with Nadal in his debut Olympics will materialize.

In the Madrid Open, where Alcaraz is among the frontrunners, he expressed surprise at Novak Djokovic’s absence. Djokovic, who has struggled with form this year and failed to secure a title since the Australian Open, opted out of the Miami Open and now the Madrid Open, raising eyebrows in the tennis world.