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Nadal ‘happy’ with Six Kings Slam stint despite losing to Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal is “happy” with his Six Kings Slam tournament stint despite losing to Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday.

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ALCARAZ ‘HAPPY’ IN SIX KINGS SLAM PERFORMANCE DESPITE LOSS TO ALCARAZ

Furthermore, Nadal is happy with his Six Kings Slam performance despite absorbing a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Alcaraz.

Moreover, the Spanish 22-time Grand Slam winner still found contentment as it got him ready for his “final tournament: the Davis Cup next month

Nadal said: “Every day is an opportunity to be better and better and be ready for this final tournament of my tennis career.”

“I want to try my best to be ready for that and help the (Spanish) team in some way,” he added.

The former world No.2 last week announced that he will retire before the end of the 2024 season, with the Davis Cup in Malaga as his last tournament.

It was a privilege to play against Rafa one last time! ❤️ Once again, thank you for your legacy and for being an inspiration to all of us! See you very soon in Malaga, but this time both wearing the colours of 🇪🇸 @RiyadhSeason

📸 Getty pic.twitter.com/WH99KWgaWx

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) October 17, 2024

RAFA DOESN’T SEE GIVING ANY ADVICE FOR ‘ANIMAL’ ALCARAZ

Moreover, Nadal doesn’t see the need to give any advice to Alcaraz, whom he described as an “animal” on the court.

“Carlos was too good. I haven’t been on the competitive stage since a couple months ago,” the Spaniard said.

“So yeah, I think it was a good performance, even if it was not good enough to play against an animal like him. But it was a positive match for me, and I’m happy,” he added.

Furthermore, the loss dropped Nadal to a battle-for-third match against old rival Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic fell short, 6-2, 6-7(0), 6-4, to Jannik Sinner in the other semifinal.

Rafa Nadal after losing to Alcaraz at Six Kings Slam:

“It was a pleasure. Carlos was too good. He’s playing fantastic the last few years being better and better. I tried. I haven’t been competitive since a couple months ago. It was a good performance. It wasn’t enough to play… pic.twitter.com/FbEinVBbF8

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 17, 2024

SPANISH GREAT HAS ‘SPECIAL, GOOD’ RELATIONSHIP WITH FEDERER, DJOKOVIC

Furthermore, Nadal says he has a “special and good” relationship with old rivals Federer and Novak Djokovic as retirement is close.

Moreover, the 38-year-old Mallorca native believes his relationships with Federer and Djokovic “go beyond that (tennis).

“At the end of the day, if you have a good relationship with your colleagues, those around you, with people in general, undoubtedly the experience will be happier,” Nadal said.

“Having big opponents in front gives you a clearer perspective on what things you need to keep doing,” he added.

The Spanish great described Federer as having a “special relationship” while playing, likening Djokovic to a “great rival.”

Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic – also known as the “Big 3” of tennis in their primes – combined for 66 major titles for almost 20 years.

The trio won 62 of the 75 Grand Slams between 2005 and 2023, demonstrating its dominance in men’s tennis.

A battle between Spaniards 🇪🇸

Rafael Nadal fell to his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, but was pleased with his performance and is looking forward to Davis Cup 👀https://t.co/6ONIcjQVk1

— TENNIS (@Tennis) October 18, 2024