Both Alcaraz and his idol Nadal were exactly the same age - at 22 years, one month and three days - when they won their fifth grand slam title

Tennis legend John McEnroe has made a remarkable claim about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, suggesting the young pair would defeat Rafael Nadal even at the peak of his powers. Speaking to TNT Sports on the French Open Final in which Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in astonishing fashion,

Carlos Alcaraz called it destiny as he completed a thrilling comeback to capture his fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday, drawing level with his childhood idol Rafael Nadal’s tally at the same age.

Carlos Alcaraz paid tribute to Rafael Nadal's commemorative plaque at Roland Garros before advancing to the final after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt. Alcaraz seeks to become the first player since Nadal in 2006 to win consecutive French Open titles.