Very Outrageous: Rafael Nadal makes bombshell call-out after Carlos Alcaraz image has been…
Very Outrageous: Rafael Nadal makes bombshell call-out after Carlos Alcaraz image has been twisted
Rafael Nadal has criticized the Netflix documentary about rising star Carlos Alcaraz, claiming it doesn’t accurately portray his personality.
The 22-year-old Spanish tennis sensation, who has already clinched three Grand Slam titles and was a finalist at the 2024 Olympic Games, is the focus of Carlos Alcaraz: My Way, which debuted on the streaming giant in April. While fans have eagerly watched the series for an intimate look at Alcaraz’s life off the court, Nadal, known as the ‘King of Clay,’ has expressed disappointment with how the documentary represents him.
A notable scene that drew attention features coach Juan Carlos Ferrero and agent Albert Molina expressing concerns over Alcaraz’s partying habits, sparking debates about his mentality and dedication to the sport.
However, Nadal, who boasts 22 Grand Slam victories himself, didn’t hesitate to call out Netflix for their depiction of Alcaraz.
In an interview with Diario AS, the 38-year-old said: “Knowing Carlos a bit, I think the documentary does not reflect his personality or how he lives his career. He does not appear as a tennis player who trains but as someone who loves partying and needs that – not very professional.
“And that’s not true. Carlos is a great professional; he works very hard to bring his tennis and physique to the highest level.
“I think the documentary shows him in the wrong way because now people’s perception is different from what his real life is.”
Reflecting on the mix of feedback from the docuseries, Alcaraz also added (via the Express): “I’m trying just to think not about that.
“Yeah, I hear good things, bad things about that. So I just want to keep in my path, keep in my own way.
But sometimes they found it, like, weird following that path, like enjoying life, not being such a professional that probably they could do it.
“But, I mean, I just, as I said, follow with the things that I want, that I like, my team, the things that my team tells me, my close people, my family, and my friends, and that’s it.”
Looking forward, Alcaraz is amped up to add to his collection of Grand Slams at the upcoming French Open. He’ll hit the famous clay courts as last year’s champ of Roland Garros, having outplayed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in the final.
The initial draw had Alcaraz facing Kei Nishikori for his first-round match of the coveted tournament on Sunday. But an unexpected withdrawal by the world-ranked No. 62 has switched his opponent to Giulio Zeppieri instead.
Nadal, meanwhile, officially retired from the sport after November’s Davis Cup, capping off an illustrious career with an unprecedented 14 wins at Roland Garros – his first coming in 2005, and his last in 2022.
