The German legend Boris Becker, in an interview with Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, analyzed the changing of the guard from the dominant era of the Big 3 to the new era, led by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Becker said as - comparing Roger Federer to Carlitos and Novak Djokovic to Jannik, tennis needs to find the new Rafael Nadal.

In a recent interview with DAZN Sport, the 22-time major champion was asked to push the conversation further and compare the rivalries between him, Federer and Djokovic to the new rivalries being made between young players in tennis—like the battles between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy.

Recently retired Rafael Nadal on gender, equality, and fairness. Rafael Nadal celebrates in his match against Tommy Paul during Day Three of the Rolex Paris Masters on November 2, 2022 in Paris, France.