Martinez called Nadal and Alcaraz “big inspirations” while also highlighting the contributions of Spanish greats such as Manolo Santana, Sergi Bruguera, Alex Corretja, and his idol David Ferrer, among others.
The 25-year-old is himself part of a younger generation of Spaniards including Alcaraz, Jaume Munar, and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, tasked with carrying on the legacy of senior pros like Nadal, Roberto Bautista Agut, and Pablo Carreno Busta.
Gaining inspiration from the past and current superstars of Spanish tennis, Martinez believes he too can achieve great things.
Martinez further highlighted that a very strong training and coaching culture in Spain, with a focus on the grassroots, has been key to the success of tennis players from the country. The Alzira native hopes that such a culture within the sport remains intact in Spain.
Rafael Nadal expresses desire to play alongside fellow Spanish stars “one last time” at Davis Cup
Spain’s rich tennis culture over many years has meant that the men’s team has also been among the powerhouses at the Davis Cup. While the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Pedro Martinez, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Jaume Munar, among others, are likely to form the face of the team in the future, Spanish legend Rafael Nadal has expressed his wish to play alongside his fellow Spaniards “one last time” at the Davis Cup before he bids farewell to tennis.
Spain’s Davis Cup team has had a major change in personnel, with former World No. 3 David Ferrer taking over the reins of leadership as Team Captain going forward. Nadal and Ferrer have shared a great camaraderie over the years.
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