Rafael Nadal’s recent interactions with his infant son during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris delighted Boris Becker. Before going to the court for his match with Carlos Alcaraz, the Spaniard had some fun times with the 21-month-old.
On Tuesday, July 30, Nadal and Alcaraz squared off against Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof. They won6-4,6-7 (2) [10-8] to guarantee their spot in the men’s doubles quarterfinals. Families of the Spanish duo, including Rafael Nadal’s son, were present for the match.
Additionally, the 21-month-old went to the players’ pre-game warm-up with his mother, Maria Francisca Perello. Rafael Nadal embraced his child, happy to see them. Rafa Jr. had a lively conversation with his father and then gave him a tender hug, looking happy to be with him too. A fan posted the sweet scene on X, capturing it on camera and drawing Boris Becker’s attention.
“Priceless moment,” the father of four wrote.
Boris Becker expressed admiration for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s bond at Paris Olympics 2024
Boris Becker has been tracking the Olympic journeys of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in Paris in 2024.
The Spanish players competed in men’s doubles as well as singles. Although Alcaraz has advanced to the quarterfinals in the singles tournament, Rafael Nadal’s dreams of winning a second gold medal in the division (after Beijing 2008) were dashed in the second round by Novak Djokovic (6-1, 6-4).
On Wednesday, July 31, the former World No. 1s will compete against Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States for a spot in the men’s doubles semifinals. They only started getting ready for this assignment last week, which is their first together. However, their outcomes show that they have swiftly developed a cordial working relationship.
To the surprise of the tennis community, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have been exercising together and developing a bond off the court. Before their campaign began, Alcaraz stated:
We’re going to play with everything we’ve got, and maybe we can have a terrific game. Despite my lack of experience, I aim to pick up doubles fast. I’d like to play it, but I’ve never been able to because of personal problems. Rafa knows everything, and I can too. He told the media, “That way of competing, that battling style, and that humility off the court,” according to Eurosport.
Their friendship delighted Boris Becker. He penned:
Adore the fraternity between Carlito and Rafa! Spain. A good example for other nations!”
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