Carlos Alcaraz expressed being starstruck during his first encounter with Rafael Nadal, calling it 'kind of a nightmare.' As he prepares for the Laver Cup in Berlin, Alcaraz reflects on his on-court experiences with Nadal, who withdrew from the tournament due to injury. Alcaraz, currently ranked World No. 3 with four Grand Slam titles, is set to play doubles with Alexander Zverev for Team Europe against Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. He dreams of partnering with Nadal in the upcoming Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, hoping both can recover in time to compete. The Spanish captain, David Ferrer, has hinted at Nadal's potential return, indicating a strong desire to reclaim the Davis Cup title. Alcaraz's admiration for Nadal remains evident, highlighting the significance of their potential collaboration on the court.