Rafael Nadal remains optimistic about the possible new rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis after the end of the next quarter-final round of the Davis Cup, where he will play Spain. Since the Spaniard has announced his retirement, this will mark the end of the ‘Big Three’ rivalry between him, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

His and Federer’s departure has sparked a debate about whether Alcaraz and Sinner are ready to start a new rivalry in the near future. Both are currently regarded as the two best men’s tennis players in the singles category. Alcaraz, who is the current world number two, has won four Grand Slam titles in his young career. Sinner, on the other hand, who is the men’s world number one, has won two major titles in his career.

Nadal was recently quoted in a report where he expressed optimism that both Sinner and Alcaraz will build a new rivalry in the future. The 22-time Grand Slam winner also urged fans to be patient with the two and hope that both Alcaraz and Sinner can create their own stories.

“Carlos, Jannik, I think these guys are doing something special,” he said. “I wish them all the best as they continue to grow. They are already big stars. I am sure if they are able to stay injury free they will build an amazing career and world number two. We don’t have to wait because Novak we are still here , we left or we will leave soon, but this is part of everyone’s sports career. Now, it’s a new generation that we have to let them create their own rivalries and their own stories. To see at the end of their career, then it’s the time to compare”.