Carlos Alcaraz couldn't contain himself following a fan's Rafael Nadal shoutout during his second-round match at the Australian Open 2026.

The Post Carlos Alcaraz counts 85, moves closer to Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg appeared first on Tennis World USA Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start at the Australian Open, ousting Adam Walton 6-3, 7-6 6-2 in two hours and five minutes.

World no. 1 ousted Adam Walton 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 in two hours and five minutes. Thus, he became the third player in the Open era with a 20-0 run in the first rounds at Majors, joining Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg on the exclusive list.

Legendary Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal recently came forward and made his feelings clear on potentially coaching Carlos Alcaraz in the near future after the latter parted ways with his current coach.

Alcaraz pushes past Hanfmann to advance in Melbourne Carlos Alcaraz overcame a determined Yannick Hanfmann to move into the next round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. After his first-round win, Alcaraz drew comparisons to Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg,

A humorous moment stole the spotlight during Carlos Alcaraz’s second-round Australian Open match against Yannick Hanfmann when a spectator in the crowd loudly and enthusiastically chanted “Carlos Nadal!