Tennis fans were left fuming after British interviewer Andrew Castle referred to Rafael Nadal as a “loser” following his semifinal defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. In the post-match interview, Castle asked Alcaraz, “Do you mind if I start with the loser?”, to which the 21-year-old quickly responded, urging him not to use such words.
Alcaraz, who won the match 6-3, 6-3, was all praise for his idol, showing immense respect for the 38-year-old legend. This sparked a wave of backlash online, with netizens slamming Castle’s choice of words, reminding him that Nadal is far from a “loser,” despite nearing the end of his illustrious career. Fans applauded Alcaraz for standing up for the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
Alcaraz will now face Jannik Sinner in the final, vying for the $6 million prize, while Nadal’s fans look forward to his final appearance at the Davis Cup in November.
