"This dude is shameless he wants to best up on a 36yr old" - Tennis fans react to Carlos Alcaraz's wish to beat Rafael Nadal in their head-to-head

Tennis fans have shared their reactions to Carlos Alcaraz's recent statement about countryman Rafael Nadal, made during a press conference in Tenerife.The 19-year-old has faced off against Nadal on three occasions - the Madrid Open in 2021 and 2022, and the Indian Wells Masters in 2022. While the World No.1 managed to conquer his compatriot in their latest meeting in Madrid, the veteran was the winner of the other two encounters.According to reports, the US Open champion stated that his wish was to have a positive head-to-head against the tennis legend.&quot;What I would like to do is exceed him in the head-to-head,&quot; Carlos Alcaraz said, according to reports.This statement, however, did not sit well with tennis fans, with many embarrassed by the teenager's boastful attitude about the potential of leading the 36-year-old in their meetings. Fans did not hesitate to call Alcaraz &quot;shameless&quot; for having such a goal.&quot;This dude is shameless, he wants to best up on a 36yr old Nadal (and) flex H2H record,&quot; one fan said.Ayodeji Senpai 🦁@Karev999This dude is shameless he wants to best up on a 36yr old Nadal nd flex H2H record twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…We Are Tennis@WeAreTennis&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz73627&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz https://t.co/uwB9NQr8yFThis dude is shameless he wants to best up on a 36yr old Nadal nd flex H2H record 😭 twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…Some fans also noted that young players like Alcaraz wanting to beat the former World No. 1 despite being in the final stages of his career is a testament to the legend's greatness.&quot;Even Papa Rafa's approaching the final stage of his career, players are still desperate to beat him and in case of CA to surpass him in their H2H. I guess I have to take this as a compliment to Rafa's unmatched greatness,&quot; another fan remarked.VamosRafa💞Siempre@iamladanthEven Papa Rafa's approaching the final stage of carrer, players are still desperate to beat him and in case of CA to surpass him in their H2H. I guess I have to take this as a compliment to Rafa's unmatched greatness. twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…We Are Tennis@WeAreTennis&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz4828&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz https://t.co/uwB9NQr8yFEven Papa Rafa's approaching the final stage of carrer, players are still desperate to beat him and in case of CA to surpass him in their H2H. I guess I have to take this as a compliment to Rafa's unmatched greatness. twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…Here are a few more fan reactions:F r a n 🇪🇸@_rafalewisI think Rafa being the bar at 37, with one foot, no hair and a newborn should be enough to clarify how great he is. twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…We Are Tennis@WeAreTennis&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz14710&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz https://t.co/uwB9NQr8yFI think Rafa being the bar ™️ at 37, with one foot, no hair and a newborn should be enough to clarify how great he is. twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…Lu@PurpleAurorBoi if you don't find a rival from your own generation twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…We Are Tennis@WeAreTennis&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz74028&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz https://t.co/uwB9NQr8yFBoi if you don't find a rival from your own generation 😹 twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…Jess 🍵@jessica4steinI don't know. Have a better h2h vs Mikael Ymer first, maybe? twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…We Are Tennis@WeAreTennis&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz2128&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz https://t.co/uwB9NQr8yFI don't know. Have a better h2h vs Mikael Ymer first, maybe? twitter.com/WeAreTennis/st…Walker | #AllezLesBleus 🇫🇷@rafanosjanEverytime I think I’m coming around to him, he makes me mad all over again twitter.com/wearetennis/st…We Are Tennis@WeAreTennis&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz74128&quot;Rafa's entire career is too important. One of my goals about Nadal is to surpass him in head-to-heads.&quot;Carlos Alcaraz https://t.co/uwB9NQr8yFEverytime I think I’m coming around to him, he makes me mad all over again twitter.com/wearetennis/st…Omnni@omnii88@WeAreTennis How about trying to surpass someone who’s your same age?!562@WeAreTennis How about trying to surpass someone who’s your same age?! https://t.co/lxS8a7bRH8Let People Vote 🌊🌻@FlipBlue2022@eduardomendesr5 @WeAreTennis He’s amazing but hasn’t yet learned he should let his game do the talking.14@eduardomendesr5 @WeAreTennis He’s amazing but hasn’t yet learned he should let his game do the talking.Doris@Dorli_Wi@WeAreTennis so desperate17@WeAreTennis so desperateNina (Mercurial Rafan)@Nina201710@WeAreTennis huh? He wants to have a better H2H against someone 17 years older than himself? What a bizarre goal.16@WeAreTennis huh? He wants to have a better H2H against someone 17 years older than himself? What a bizarre goal.&quot;There’s no sense in comparing me to him&quot; - Carlos Alcaraz dismisses comparisons to Rafael NadalCarlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal became the first non-American pair to be year-end World No. 1 and No. 2.Carlos Alcaraz, who is spending a few days of his off-season in Tenerife, said in the same press conference that he was happy to see Rafael Nadal still competing. The World No. 1 further noted that their rankings were not in-tune with the veteran Spaniard's career achievements.&quot;For me it’s a still a pleasure to see Rafa on the court, like any tennis lover. He won two Slams (this year), he is No 2. If I were in his position, I would not have any plans to retire, just because you can see how much he loves tennis and he loves competing,&quot; he said.&quot;There’s no sense in comparing me to him. Me being the current No 1 doesn’t matter and you can’t ignore all his past achievements,&quot; he added.