Carlos Alcaraz has admitted to being starstruck when he first faced Rafael Nadal, saying that facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion was “kind of a nightmare”.

The Russian tennis player analyzed how wrong it is to make this kind of comparison in sports (not only in tennis)

Twenty-two-time grand slam singles champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Laver Cup due to fitness concerns, the tournament announced on Thursday.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion had slated the exhibition-style team tournament as his final event of the year.

Carlos Alcaraz has commented on Rafael Nadal’s absence from the Laver Cup this week, with the Spaniard hoping that they can reunite as part of the Spanish Davis Cup team later this year.

BERLÍN (AP) — Rafael Nadal se dio de baja el jueves de la Copa Laver, que inicia la próxima semana en Berlín, y no quedó claro si el astro español volverá a jugar.

The Laver Cup — the tournament where Roger Federer retired in 2022 after teaming up with Nadal in doubles — would have been Nadal's first event since the Paris Olympics.

Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer have both had their say after Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Laver Cup. The 38-year-old repeatedly committed to the team tournament but withdrew last week. Nadal confirmed he had “zero” physical issues but thought another player would be better placed to help Team Europe win.

Roger Federer retired two years ago but his connection to tennis remains stronger than ever. The return of the Laver Cup is another reminder that he never left the stage.

On the brighter side, the tournament provides the likes of Russian and Belarusian players like Daniil Medvedev, to get back onto the court. With several seasoned stars set to miss the competition, let’s take a look at the t Laver Cup 2024.