Rafael Nadal has backed ‘amazing’ Carlos Alcaraz to enjoy ‘one of the best tennis careers of all time’. Alcaraz, 21, has developed into one of the best players in the world over the past two years, winning four Grand Slams – including back-to-back Wimbledon titles.

On Monday, Novak and Rafa attended the Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid. Nadal was honored with the Sporting Icon Award for everything he has achieved over his incredible career. Djokovic was there to support his great rival before presenting the main award to Mondo Duplantis.

Rafael Nadal called time on his illustrious tennis career last year, but the Spaniard is still keen to compete against his former 'Big Four' rivals in another sport