Emotional message from Rafa Nadal after seeing Alcaraz cry after the final against Djokovic

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz experienced a rather bitter moment It was a sad Sunday at Roland Garros. The recent Wimbledon champion was defeated in the final of the Olympic championship by the star and living legend, the Serbian Novak Djokovic, who added the long-awaited gold medal to his legendary and only list of achievements.

After the match, the Murcian broke down in tears by this defeat. The same events moved the fans who were present on the Philippe Chatrier court and also his delegation colleague, Rafael Nadal.

The 14-time Roland Garros winner demonstrated his unconditional support support for his doubles partner in the Olympic event through a few words of his own on his official social networks.

“Carlos, although I know that today is a difficult day, I value a medal which is very important for the whole country and you will see, over time, that it is for you too” he wrote on his X account, formerly called Twitter. “Thank you for this incredible week and for a medal that you give us “I would like to thank Spanish sport. A hug” added the Balearic tennis player, who took a few days off in Mallorca before making a decision about his future, which includes the idea of ​​retiring.

Alcaraz spoke about what happened and how he felt

“I probably felt, not more pressure, but different. “I was playing for Spain for the gold. I was under a bit more pressure because I was playing for Spain and I was up against a player who wanted the medal just as much. I was facing a player who did better in key moments. I didn’t give my best in difficult moments, I didn’t raise my level in those moments and he did. It was a different pressure and that may have been the difference,” said the tennis player from Murcia with the silver medal hanging around his neck.

The four-time Grand Slam winner explained the reason for his tears

“It’s a difficult moment because I wanted more, I wanted gold and I wanted to lose It is never pleasant. I leave with my head held high; I gave everything I had inside me; when you lose like that you leave the court proud of what you have done; you have Djokovic in front of you who was just as eager and played at a great level, better at times. The tears at the end are because I have not achieved the objective or the desire of the Spanish people and I have not been able to make the Spanish people proud of a gold medal. I leave with another medal, which is not easy, and I am proud to have achieved it,” he added.

Carlos Alcaraz also commented that Djokovic told him that it is a matter of There is still time for him to win the gold medal. “In the end Djokovic is enjoying the moment with his people and I haven’t been able to exchange many words, apart from the net, and he told me that I will win gold one day. My moment will come. He deserves to live this with his family. His tears mean that he really wanted that moment to come,” said the Spanish tennis player, who did not want to classify the Balkan player as the best in history, although he did as the most complete, according to the numbers.

“Best in history? There is no tournament he hasn’t won.” In terms of numbers, I can’t say anything else. He has achieved everything he has set out to do. In the end, in terms of numbers and statistics, he is the best in history, but there are other factors that come into play and I can’t say who is the best in history. In terms of numbers, yes,” Carlos Alcaraz summed up.

The victory on the track Phillipe Chatrier has put in another perspective the head-to-head between Djokovic and Alcaraz. The Serbian now has four wins and the Spaniard three.

“It reminds me of the Cincinnati defeat because I also had “I’ve been close to my chances. I was close and there was a fight and it was a great battle. The matches I play with him are great battles, we put on a show for the people and that’s what these types of matches do to improve you. Djokovic and these types of matches make me demand more of myself and improve and keep growing. I want the small details to fall on my side. I work to be better, to be better than him and beat him. I’m glad we have these battles,” added Alcaraz.

A unique experience for Carlos

With the silver in his hands, Carlos Alcaraz highlighted what he experienced during a week of strong emotions, with Rafael Nadal at his side, always supporting him. Something he had never experienced before and which was a unique experience.

“It has been a different week than what we are used to. We have lived in the Olympic Village… the joy of other Spaniards triumphing in other sports. Tennis is solitary, but we have had the opportunity to play doubles with Rafa, to learn from him. What I dreamed of, to play in the Olympics, to play with my idol, to learn from him up close. Winning silver in my first games is wonderful and I will remember it all my life. I am going to enjoy the moment,” Carlos Alcaraz summed up.

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