{"id":83869,"date":"2026-02-01T06:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T09:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/rafael-nadal-picks-favourite-for-carlos-alcaraz-and-novak-djokovics-australian-open-final\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T06:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T09:13:31","slug":"rafael-nadal-picks-favourite-for-carlos-alcaraz-and-novak-djokovics-australian-open-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/rafael-nadal-picks-favourite-for-carlos-alcaraz-and-novak-djokovics-australian-open-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Rafael Nadal picks favourite for Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic\u2019s Australian Open final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/rafael-nadal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rafael Nadal;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rafael Nadal<\/a> has picked his favourite for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/australian-open\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Australian Open;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Australian Open<\/a> final as he prepares to witness history in the match between compatriot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/carlos-alcaraz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carlos Alcaraz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> and long-time rival <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/novak-djokovic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Novak Djokovic;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Novak Djokovic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Nadal, the two-time Australian Open winner and 22-time grand slam champion, will be court-side at the Rod Laver Arena to witness history on Sunday, returning to the tournament for the first time since his retirement from the sport in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Both finalists are close to Nadal. His epic rivalry with Djokovic includes their record-breaking 2012 Australian Open final, the longest grand slam final of all time at five hours and 53 minutes, while he and Alcaraz played together at the Olympics and his fellow Spaniard is now following in his footsteps.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Nadal said he has \u2018full respect\u2019 for Djokovic as he continues to fight for more records (AP)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Djokovic, at 38, stands a win away from <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/novak-djokovic-carlos-alcaraz-eye-171145543.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:a 25th grand slam singles title;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">a 25th grand slam singles title<\/a> that would given him the sole ownership of the all-time record, and make him the oldest grand slam champion in the Open era. Alcaraz, at 22, can become the youngest man in history to complete the career grand slam, should he win the Australian Open title that completes the set.<\/p>\n<p>As quoted by the<a href=\"https:\/\/ausopen.com\/articles\/news\/much-more-relaxed-nadal-returns-ao-fan-ahead-mens-decider\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Australian Open;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em> Australian Open<\/em><\/a> website, Nadal said: \u201cCarlos is from my country. I have a good relationship with him. We shared the Olympic Games together. We shared the Spanish team.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf Novak wins, I will be happy for him because what he\u2019s doing at this stage of his career is quite spectacular. He shows an amazing passion for the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut if I have to support someone, I support Carlos.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Nadal won the 21st grand slam title of his career in Melbourne when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/tennis\/australian-open-final-result-nadal-medvedev-b2003655.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he defeated Daniil Medvedev from two sets down;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">he defeated Daniil Medvedev from two sets down<\/a>. At 35 years old and with Nadal\u2019s body creaking, it was an epic fightback over five hours and 24 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Four years later, his great rival Djokovic is still going at the age of 38. After beating defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, Djokovic can become the oldest grand slam champion in the Open era.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Nadal praised the 24-time grand slam champion. \u201cWith Novak, we had an amazing story,\u201d Nadal said. \u201cAll those years competing for the most important things.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Djokovic will bid for more tennis history 14 years after he defeated Nadal in the longest grand slam final of all time (Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zWXzUmIE0NEjJ8P0m7tawQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_independent_us_sports_articles_270\/326ed5ddbfcc9b3b35d07664e69dec4e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Djokovic will bid for more tennis history 14 years after he defeated Nadal in the longest grand slam final of all time (Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI think it&#8217;s a positive example of commitment, resilience and in some ways it&#8217;s a positive thing to have somebody like him, at his age, fighting with the players that are younger and they are at the prime.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNovak, for obvious reasons, he&#8217;s not at his prime, but still very, very competitive at an age that is difficult to be very competitive now. So full respect, full credit to him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nadal said he was looking forward to watching the final as a fan.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat part of my life is over,\u201d Nadal said. \u201cOf course it\u2019s forever going to be in my heart. I have a completely different mindset. Much more relaxed. No pressure at all.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a pleasure to watch the final [in person]. I haven\u2019t been in a professional match for a while. I just want to enjoy another great battle and a great level of tennis.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/rafael-nadal-picks-favourite-carlos-191127482.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rafael Nadal has picked his favourite for the Australian Open final as he prepares to witness history in the match between compatriot Carlos Alcaraz and long-time rival Novak Djokovic. 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