Carlos Alcaraz hails Rafael Nadal's legacy after retirement

Carlos Alcaraz has said Rafael Nadal's legacy in tennis is "eternal" and said it is almost impossible to follow in his footsteps.
Nadal retired from the sport after Spain lost to the Netherlands in their Davis Cup quarterfinal tie on Tuesday.
The 38-year-old opened the tie but lost to Botic van de Zandschulp in singles 6-4, 6-4. Alcaraz then defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (0), 6-3 to take it to a showdown in the doubles for a spot in the semifinals. But Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers lost to Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), meaning Nadal was ushered into retirement.
Nadal announced last month he was going to retire from the sport after this Davis Cup. He felt his body's limitations meant he could no longer reach the competitive level he wanted. But he leaves behind an astonishing legacy, having won 22 men's singles Grand Slams.
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