Nadal chose his favorite for the final of the Australian Open 2026: “I must support Alcaraz”

Next Sunday, February 1, the world of tennis will come to a standstill due to the definition of the Australian Open 2026. On one hand, Carlos Alcaraz (1st in the world ranking)on the other, Novak Djokovic (4th). The Murcian will seek to achieve the Career Slamand be the youngest to do so, while the Serbian will go for the long-awaited 25th Grand Slam and the 11th crown in Melbourne.

In the prelude to the definition, the person who spoke about it is Rafael Nadal. The former Spanish tennis player, compatriot of Carlitos and greatest rival in Nole’s career, landed in Australia to witness the duel, beating what will be the great definition of the first major of the year and confessed that he will be on the side of the 22-year-old tennis player.

“Somehow, With Djokovic we had an incredible history, with all those years competing for the most important things, and I wish him all the best. But, of course, Carlos is from my country, I have a good relationship with him; “We share the Olympic Games together, we share the Spanish team,” Rafa began by declaring at a press conference in Melbourne.

“If Novak wins, I will be happy for him because, in some ways, what he is doing at this stage of his career is quite spectacular. So I will be happy, it won’t be a drama for me. But if I have to support someone, well, I feel like I have to support Carlos“, hill.

The history between Nadal (22-time Grand Slam champion) and Djokovic ended in favor of the latter, with 31 wins in favor of the one from Belgrade, against 29 for the native of Mallorca. Against Alcaraz? 2-1 for the now former tennis player.

The Australian Open 2026 can be followed live on the Disney+ Premium Plan screen.