Rafa Nadal defends Spanish star after shocking exit at US Masters Open.

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World No.1 tennis player and former champion has defended his countryman, who was knocked out in a surprising manner during the Miami tournament before falling short again later on Indian Wells Dubai's court.

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Rafael Nadal defended Carlos Alcaraz following his unexpected third-round exit at the 2026 Miami Open.
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Nadal dismissed concerns about recent defeats, stating that two losses are pointless for a young player still developing.

Developments

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Rafael Nadal advised fans not to overreact after his third-round exit at Miami by praising Alcaraz's overall achievements as a top player. Speaking during an honorary doctorate ceremony, Nadal emphasized that winning every match is unrealistic and urged appreciation for the difficulty of maintaining such high success in tennis today compared to 30 years ago.