Maximum happiness: Rafa Nadal's family confirms Charles III's big news

Rafa Nadal is once again at the center of the media spotlight, but this time not because of him, but because of those closest to him. Specifically, because of the words of his uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, who has caused a real stir with his statements about Carlos Alcaraz.

The renowned coach has spoken loud and clear about the young tennis player from Murcia, current Roland Garros champion, and he hasn't held back on praise. His message has been forceful: he firmly believes that he is the top favorite to win Wimbledon this year. This way, he has sparked a true wave of excitement among the athlete's fans.

Toni Nadal, Rafa Nadal's uncle, drops major news: Carlos Alcaraz is the undisputed favorite for Wimbledon

It's not common for Toni Nadal to go out on a limb with a prediction, as he has now done in an article for El País. This time, he has set caution aside to state emphatically that Carlos Alcaraz has everything it takes to conquer Wimbledon, just as he did last year. His words have been clear: "Under normal conditions, few have the ability to unsettle him."

Not only that. Rafa Nadal's former coach has added: "I don't see anyone who can really put him in trouble. Even more so seeing how full of confidence and morale he is right now."

These statements have come just as the tennis player from Murcia has just lifted his second Roland Garros and is at the peak of his game. His confidence is at its highest, and Toni Nadal knows it.

What's more, it's not a matter of luck, but of skill, attitude, and competitive maturity. He sees in Carlos Alcaraz a perfect balance between youth and "hunger," something only great champions have. It's a combination that, in his experience, is lethal on any surface.

Rafa Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and the connection that excites Spanish tennis

Toni Nadal's words carry even more weight when you consider his role in the history of Spanish tennis. He was not only the architect of his nephew's game, but also one of the most respected voices on the international circuit. That's why his support for Carlos Alcaraz hasn't gone unnoticed.

This great news delights the fans of the player from Murcia, and also those close to Rafa Nadal, who was recently recognized with the title of marquis by King Felipe. It shows that the player from Manacor already has a successor on the courts, while also strengthening the connection between two generations of champions.

Toni has even dared to compare the direct rivals Carlitos will face in this tournament. He has made it clear that, for him, the only one who could put up a fight is Novak Djokovic, and not Jannik Sinner. He said: "The Italian knows that at the crucial moment he couldn't steady his nerves; that bitter memory is hard not to have come back to his mind."

These words refer directly to Sinner's recent defeat to Alcaraz at Roland Garros. The Spaniard managed to turn around a match that seemed lost. That composure in critical moments is, for him, what distinguishes a contender from a champion.

Wimbledon has already begun, with all eyes on Carlos. Expectations are rising, and statements from someone like Rafa Nadal's uncle only reinforce the feeling that we're witnessing a new legend in the making.