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24-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Rafael Nadal criticises Netflix documentary on Carlos Alcaraz: 'It's just not true'
Tennis great Rafael Nadal feels the Netflix documentary on Carlos Alcaraz has painted a wrong picture about the Spanish player. read more Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has criticised the Netflix documentary on fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz for failing to 'reflect his personality'. The 22-year-old Alcaraz is seen as Nadal's successor, having already won three Grand Slams and is ranked No.2 in the world. Netflix released a documentary on the player named 'Carlos Alcaraz: My Way' earlier this year in which his professional tennis journey was discussed, his life outside tennis and his love for partying. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nadla slams Netflix for Carlos documentary Nadal has slammed the Netflix documentary for leaving the impression that Alcaraz is not professional and yearns for partying. He felt people had a wrong perception of Alcaraz. 'However, knowing Carlos a little, I think the documentary doesn't reflect his personality or the way he lives his career. He doesn't come across as a tennis player who trains, but as someone who likes to party, who needs it, who isn't very professional. It's just not true,' Nadal told L'Equipe 'Carlos is a great professional. He's a person who works very hard to bring his tennis and his physique to the highest level. I think the documentary was approached in the wrong way, because people's perception is different from what his real life,' he added. Alcaraz hasn't shied away from sharing his love for partying. He shared an incident when he went to a party after losing to Nadal in the French Open 2023 semi-final. 'I ended up going, and they know what I'm going there to do. In Ibiza, I'm not going to lie, it's pretty much all about partying and going out,' Alcaraz said. 'I basically went there to reventar (burst), I'm not sure if that's the best way to put it, but I went there to go out. I really made the most of it because I knew I might not get another three days like that.'
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rafael Nadal slams Netflix documentary ‘Carlos Alcaraz: My Way', saying, ‘I think the documentary doesn't reflect his personality'
22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz is one of the promising stars in Tennis. Earlier this year, streaming platform Netflix has released a documentary on the star player titled 'Carlos Alcaraz: My Way'. In the show, apart from showing him as a professional athlete, there have also been glimpses of his life outside tennis, into his partying habits. The latter part did make Alcaraz susceptible to criticism from a few pundits. But his fellow countryman, Rafael Nadal, slammed the documentary. 'However, knowing Carlos a little, I think the documentary doesn't reflect his personality or the way he lives his career. He doesn't come across as a tennis player who trains, but as someone who likes to party, who needs it, who isn't very professional. It's just not true,' Nadal speaking to L'Equipe 'Carlos is a great professional. He's a person who works very hard to bring his tennis and his physique to the highest level. I think the documentary was approached in the wrong way, because people's perception is different from what his real life,' he added. 'Right now, my biggest fear of all is ending up seeing tennis as an obligation. Sometimes I feel like I am enslaved to tennis, and that causes anxiety, frustration, doubts.' Alcaraz himself reflected on the criticism of the party lifestyle. Alcaraz did recall an incident when he partied after a loss to Nadal in the French Open semifinal in 2023, which angered his agent, Albert Molina. 'I ended up going, and they know what I'm going there to do. In Ibiza, I'm not going to lie, it's pretty much all about partying and going out,' Alcaraz recalled. 'I basically went there to reventar (burst), I'm not sure if that's the best way to put it, but I went there to go out. I really made the most of it because I knew I might not get another three days like that.' Active tennis player Roberto Bautista Agut, reacting to the documentary, said, 'I don't think Carlos will win Grand Slams by going to bed at seven in the morning.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nadal believes Zverev lacks mental strength to win a Grand Slam title
German tennis player Alexander and Spain's Rafael Nadal pose for a photo before during the 2024 French Open tennis tournament (Roland-Garros). Frank Molter/dpa Tennis great Rafael Nadal believes that Germany's Alexander Zverev has so far lacked the mental strength to win a Grand Slam title. "Unfortunately, I think it's about his head. Because if you look at his tennis level, he should have won one already," Nadal told the L'Equipe newspaper ahead of the French Open, which starts on Sunday. Advertisement Zverev won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, but has lost all three Grand Slam finals he's played so far in his career - US Open in 2020, French Open last year and the Australian Open in January. Earlier this week, Zverev was humbled by Frenchman Alexandre Muller as he crashed out of his home Hamburg Open in the last 16. "He's an impressive player, but he hasn't managed to win a Grand Slam year," said Nadal, who won 14 French Open titles during his career. Nadal made his final appearance at the French Open last year and was defeated by Zverev in the first round. The tennis great also praised current stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and said that they are both the top favourites to win the Roland Garros title this year. Both are clearly "above the others" and are "truly capable of having the strength to make the difference."
NBC Sports
23-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Caroline Garcia says she is retiring from tennis, will play at her final French Open
PARIS — Caroline Garcia, a former U.S. Open semifinalist who has been ranked as high as No. 4, says she will retire from tennis. As she prepares to play at the French Open for a 14th consecutive appearance, the Frenchwoman said on social media that 'it's time to say goodbye.' 'After 15 years competing at the highest level, and over 25 years devoting almost every second of my life to this sport, I feel ready to turn the page and open a new chapter,' Garcia said. 'That said, it's not quite over yet. I still have a few tournaments to play. The first one, at home, at Roland-Garros.' Garcia, who has won 11 titles but is now ranked No. 145, will play against Bernarda Pera in the first round. The 31-year-old Garcia first reached the No. 4 spot in September 2018. After several inconsistent years marred by doubts and injuries, Garcia took a break from tennis in March 2022 to nurse an injured foot. The pause brought dividends as she enjoyed a tremendous second half of that season with several titles, including at the WTA Finals, to go with her semifinal appearance at the U.S. Open. Two years ago, she revealed in an interview with L'Equipe newspaper that she had to deal with bulimia for a spell, triggered by losses and pain from the lingering foot injury that affected her daily life. 'My journey hasn't always been easy,' Garcia said. 'Since the beginning, tennis has meant so much more than wins and losses. It was love or hate. Joy or frustration. And despite everything, I'm deeply grateful for all that this adventure has brought me. For everything tennis has given me. For the strong, passionate, and determined woman it helped me become. But now, it's time to move on. My body — and my personal aspirations — are telling me so.' Several French players paid tribute to Garcia. 'She's had a great career,' said Varvara Gracheva, ranked No. 66. 'I wish her all the best. I hope she does well at her last Roland-Garros.' Léolia Jeanjean, ranked 103rd, said Garcia made a lasting impact. 'She's going to leave a great mark on women's tennis,' Jeanjean said. 'She won a Masters, Roland-Garros in doubles, she was in the top five. A lot of French women tennis player dream of having a career like that.'
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rafael Nadal blasts Netflix for inaccurate Carlos Alcaraz documentary: ‘Was approached in the wrong way'
Fans were treated to Carlos Alcaraz's documentary on Netflix this year, focussing on his life and career. Titled 'Carlos Alcaraz: My Way', it showcased the Spaniard's life outside the court. Due to the documentary, Alcaraz has also been receiving criticism for his party lifestyle, which was shown. He said, 'Right now my biggest fear of all is ending up seeing tennis as an obligation. Sometimes I feel like I am enslaved to tennis and that causes anxiety, frustration, doubts.' He claimed that he partied in Ibiza after his semifinal defeat to Novak Djokovic at the 2023 French Open, and it angered his agent Albert Molina. He said, 'I ended up going and they know what I'm going there to do. In Ibiza, I'm not going to lie, it's pretty much all about partying and going out.' 'I basically went there to reventar (burst), I'm not sure if that's the best way to put it, but I went there to go out. I really made the most of it because I knew I might not get another three days like that.' The 2023 season, which Alcaraz is talking about, saw him win the Wimbledon title. He revealed that he went to Ibiza again after last year's French Open. Reacting to the documentary, Roberto Bautista Agut said, 'I don't think Carlos will win Grand Slams by going to bed at seven in the morning.' But former player Rafael Nadal, who retired last year, has rushed to Alcaraz's defence. Speaking to L'Equipe, he said, 'I think there's this debate because the documentary released on Carlos seemed to reflect this.' 'However, knowing Carlos a little, I think the documentary doesn't reflect his personality or the way he lives his career. He doesn't come across as a tennis player who trains, but as someone who likes to party, who needs it, who isn't very professional. It's just not true. 'Carlos is a great professional. He's a person who works very hard to bring his tennis and his physique to the highest level. I think the documentary was approached in the wrong way, because people's perception is different from what his real life,' he added. Alcaraz is set to be in action in the French Open, and he will face Kei Nishikori in the first round on Sunday. He recently won the Italian Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
