After the very beautiful speech given by Rafael Nadal to the students of his academy at the graduation ceremony, Carlos Moya, Rafa’s coach, was invited to do the same. And the former world number 1 paid a magnificent tribute to his player whom he has known for more than 25 years.
“When I started working with Rafa one of my concerns was how our relationship would go, I’ve known him since he was 11 and I’ve seen him grow up to today , even if it was in different situations. We have been through countless situations together on and off the court, he has been a training partner, a party partner (we are and were allowed to have fun), a friend, Davis Cup winners together in which is probably my fondest memory on a tennis court, rivals, doubles partners, all that and more, but never in the role of working with him, coaching him at times, listening to him at others, of living together, of traveling, of winning, of losing, of having difficult times with injuries. And I have to say, I have never in my life felt a lack of respect from him towards me or any member of the team, and that is something that is almost impossible to see these days . If you watch the matches on television you will understand what I mean. »
Published on Thursday June 13, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.
2024-06-13 16:48:00
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