During the 2024 Madrid Open, Pedro Cachin asked Rafael Nadal for his shirt after their match at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament. The two faced off in the third round in Madrid on April 29, with Nadal winning the match 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3. Cachin took advantage of the opportunity to play against the 22-time Grand Slam champion and requested his shirt during their interaction at the net. Cachin later expressed his gratitude on Instagram, sharing that it was a dream come true for him.
Cachin had previously considered asking for Novak Djokovic’s shirt during their opening round match at the 2023 Wimbledon Championship, which he lost 3-6, 3-6, 6-7(4). He ultimately decided against it, but later shared his admiration for Djokovic and his contributions to tennis with CLAY magazine. Cachin called Djokovic the GOAT and compared him to Argentine football star Lionel Messi, emphasizing the significant influence the Serbian tennis player has on others in the sport.
