French Open Approves Carlos Alcaraz Nickname After Grand Slam Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rafael Nadal earned the title "King of Clay" due to his dominance on the clay court throughout his 23-year tennis career. Now, it looks like his heir apparent is here, with the French Open even approving it.

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

Carlos Alcaraz matched his "idol" Rafael Nadal by winning the fifth Grand Slam of his career at exactly the same age of years, months and days.