Rafael Nadal’s father calls Carlos Alcaraz lucky after Australian Open win and questions the strength of his opponents

Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open to complete his Career Grand Slam at age 22. After the win, Rafael Nadal’s father, Toni Nadal, said Alcaraz was lucky to face weaker rivals than past generations. Toni praised Alcaraz’s talent but compared today’s field to tougher eras. The comments sparked debate across tennis.

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Rafael Nadal’s father calls Carlos Alcaraz lucky after Australian Open win and questions the strength of his opponents
Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open to complete his Career Grand Slam at age 22. After the win, Rafael Nadal’s father, Toni Nadal, said Alcaraz was lucky to face weaker rivals than past generations. Toni praised Alcaraz’s talent but compared today’s field to tougher eras. The comments sparked debate across tennis.
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