Rafael Nadal: “Congratulations, Carlos Alcaraz; I’m sure Manolo Santana encouraged you”

Among the first to congratulate Alcaraz was Rafael Nadal, winner of twenty-two Grand Slam titles, including two Wimbledon tournaments. In addition, he remembered Manolo Santana, the first Spanish player to win the English tournament. “Congratulations. You gave us immense joy, and I’m sure that our pioneer of Spanish tennis, Manolo Santana, was also cheering wherever he was. A big hug and enjoy the moment, champion!!”, he said.

REAL MADRID

“You are a source of pride for Spanish sport and Madridistas”

“Congratulations on your brilliant victory and congratulations on continuing to be No. 1 in world tennis,” the club added.

THE KING’S HOUSE

“Dream and play as number one”

“I dream and play as number one. This is how you became the winner of Wimbledon 2023,” Casa del Rey announced on Twitter.

PAU GASOL

“What an impressive way to crown yourself”

The former basketball player praised the way Alcaraz beat Djokovic, the most successful player of all time. “What an impressive way to win Wimbledon. Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz,” he posted.

Karolina Marin

“Ladies and Gentlemen: The New King, Carlos Alcaraz”.

The best badminton player in the world magnified his success: “Ladies and gentlemen, the new king, Carlos Alcaraz.”

CONTRA AND VALVERDE

“Great, historic”

Relevant athletes like Alberto Contador and Alejandro Valverde, successful in cycling, praised the Spanish tennis player: «Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz. Wimbledon 2023. Great,” said Contador. “A real match and a magnificent tournament. The history of winning this Wimbledon against a giant,” Valverde noted.

Garbine Muguruza

“Immense; enjoy”

The Spanish Venezuelan, who lifted the trophy at the All England Club in 2017, emphasized the importance of the victory in London: «Immeasurable Carlos Alcaraz. Enjoy this moment. Wimbledon is something special.”