Carlos praised his idol, admitting he sought a professional career after watching Rafa's matches while growing up. The young gun will try to enjoy the duel, although it will not be easy, considering it's the veteran's penultimate tournament in a career.

Nadal will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in November. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Carlos Alcaraz, winner of four majors, crushed the Dane Holger Rune (6-4 and 6-2) in his first game and now will face Nadal in the semi-finals of the tournament with this set to be the last ever game between the two idols of Spanish tennis, with the Davis Cup in Malaga next month set to mark Nadal’s definitive farewell from the sport.

The Spanish champion, who will play today at the Six Kings Slam, talked about the rivalry between the young Spaniard and the Italian

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Carlos Alcaraz sets up Saudi showdown with Rafael Nadal - Nadal will retire from tennis after next month’s Davis Cup Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Rafael Nadal 2024 Six Kings Slam match preview: TV & streaming details, ticket information, free tips &

In the semifinal rounds of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament, the world of tennis will be blown away by a titanic encounter between Spanish legends Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal. On October 17,

The Six Kings Slam is the most lucrative exhibition tennis tournament ever, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the country’s annual sporting season.