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A TEARFUL Carlos Alcaraz who misplaced Sunday’s Olympic tennis closing to Novak Djokovic, has been despatched a supportive message from his hero and event doubles associate, Rafa Nadal.
The Serbian bagged the one honour he was lacking in a implausible profession, beating Alcaraz by two units to like at Roland Garros, Paris.
There have been tears of pleasure for Djokovic however tears of disappointment from the 21-year-old four-time Grand Slam winner heralding from El Palmar, Murcia.
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Gone was the trademark smile of the younger Spaniard, changed by tears, although he performed his half in a effective match and had secured a silver medal.
He was despatched a heartfelt message from Rafael Nadal who performed three doubles matches final week with him on the Olympics.
Rafa Nadal mentioned: “Carlos, though I do know that at the moment is a troublesome day, worth a medal that is essential for the entire nation and you will note, over time, that it’s for for you too.”
“Thanks for this unbelievable week and for a medal that you simply give to Spanish sport. A hug,” he added from his dwelling base of Mallorca.
After the match and medal ceremonies, Alcaraz defined the tears:
“It’s a troublesome second as a result of I wished extra, I wished the gold and dropping is rarely nice.”
“The tears on the finish are as a result of I’ve not achieved the aim or the will of the Spanish individuals and I’ve not been in a position to make the Spanish pleased with a gold medal,” he added.
“I depart with one other medal, which isn’t simple, however I used to be nonetheless proud to realize it.”
Alcaraz revealed that Djokovic, who he solely beat final month to safe his second Wimbledon title, instructed him on the web that he’ll win Olympic gold in the future.
As for his Paris Olympics expertise:”It has been a unique week to what we’re used to as we lived within the Olympic Village and loved the triumph of different Spaniards in different sports activities.”
“Tennis is lonely however we now have been in a position to have the chance to play doubles, with Rafa, and to study from my idol at first-hand.”
“Reaching silver at my first Olympics is an excellent second that I’ll keep in mind all my life, and I’m going to take pleasure in it,” Carlos Alcaraz summarised.
