It means ‘Nadalcaraz’ make a fortune on Games in Paris to describe the most influential couple seen on the circuit over the years: Rafael Nadalwinner of 22 Grand Slamsand Carlos Alcarazhis Spanish heir to the pinnacle of tennis, has joined forces to achieve a highly symbolic medal in the retirement year of the greatest player in history with Novak Djokovic (24 ‘big’) and Roger Federer (20).
That podium was lost when the Balearic Islands and Murcians fell in the quarterfinals against the Americans Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicekbut the participation of ‘Nadalcaraz’ left a mark and that episode will always be remembered in Olympic history.
Doubles is the ugly duckling of tennis, a sport strongly marked by the individual exploits of its protagonists, but occasionally it offers a pleasant surprise for the general public, as happened with Nadal and Alcaraz in Paris.
In that sense, in the near future Brisbane ATP Another pair of many carats will play, certainly the most impressive after ‘Nadalcaraz’ because they are two tennis players who, if they are truly one to watch separately, promise great emotions playing together: Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios.
The Serbian and Australian have had their spats in the past, notably over the loose language used by Kyrgios, who once called Djokovic a “stupid” and a “stupid”. However, the two rekindled their relationship and even developed a friendship, which was highlighted after the finale of Wimbledon of 2022 that ‘Nole’ won.
“We texted about it. This year we talked before at Wimbledon about playing together when Nick came back on tour. We have the first opportunity right away in the first week of the season and it’s going to be fun,” Djokovic said. , playing in Brisbane to prepare for an assault on his 11th title in Australian Open.
Kyrgios, who has played just one singles match in the last two years due to recurring injuries (knee, foot, wrist), joked that Djokovic was only too happy to play doubles with him.
“Everyone thinks it’s a pleasure to play with him, but in reality it’s a pleasure to play with me, let’s be real,” said the Australian, who didn’t know where he was going, laughing. “No, seriously, we wanted to play at least once together before he finishes his career or I finish mine,” said Nick.
“Whenever you form a couple like this, it’s important that the fans understand it because that’s what tennis is all about, bringing two great personalities together and trying to have a little fun,” Kyrgios added.
The most media couple of the moment will debut against the Austrian Alexander Erler and the german Andreas Mies and, should they win, Djokovic and Kyrgios will face the first seeds, the Croatians, in the round of 16 Nikola Mektic and the New Zealander Michael Venus.
In the individual draw, the Serbian, the early favorite, will make his debut against the Australian Rinky Hijikata and the Australian will have a very tough rival on his return to the ATP, the Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricardas the ‘Aussie’ gifted with excellent service and selected in 2024 as the ATP’s most developed tennis player.
Source: La Verdad
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