Carlos Alcaraz paused in a moment of quiet reverence before his French Open semi-final on Friday to take a picture of the permanent footprint tribute to his childhood idol and compatriot Rafael Nadal.

In a touching pre-match moment at Roland‑Garros, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz paused on Court Philippe‑Chatrier to take a photograph of Rafael Nadal’s immortalized footprint plaque before his semifinal against Lorenzo Musetti.

Carlos Alcaraz captured a powerful moment ahead of his semi-final, paying tribute to Rafael Nadal's iconic Roland Garros legacy — a quiet gesture that spoke volumes before he marched into yet another French Open final.