Alcaraz gives the feeling that he is having a great time in Shanghai and to be very confident for the continuation of his tournament. The Spanish champion had two days of rest after his victory against Wu due to rain.

Carlos Alcaraz has admitted he was stunned by Rafael Nadal's decision to retire from tennis, despite the writing long appearing to be on the wall. Nadal confirmed he would be quitting the sport in a video uploaded to his social media channels on Thursday.

Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal's tennis "legacy" while Carlos Alcaraz said hearing about his fellow Spaniard's retirement was "painful".

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner paid tribute to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal following the 38-year-old announcing his retirement.

Carlos Alcaraz and his team were seen watching Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement from the warm-up area at the Shanghai Masters on Friday.

Alcaraz posted a sentimental message for his idol on social media, but a video has now dropped showing Alcaraz's live reaction to learning Nadal's news. His tennis team surrounded

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