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Wednesday May 31, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand against Taro Daniel of Japan during a Second Round Match at the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2023 in Paris, France. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images hide caption

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The Spanish tennis pipeline that's produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

May 31, 2023 • One of the greatest tennis players, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, isn't at this year's French Open. But world #1 Carlos Alcaraz, also of Spain, is dominating. What is it about the Spanish tennis pipeline?

The Spanish tennis pipeline that's produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

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