After announcing his retirement on social networks and confirming that his last tournament will be the Davis Cup 2025, the entire sport filled the Spaniard with affection.
Rafael Nadal communicated on his social networks that leaves tennis starting with the next Davis Cup. The 38-year-old Spaniard who won 22 Grand Slam tournaments will leave a gap that is difficult to fill, and that is why This was recognized by great figures from other sports and entire entities. The one born in Mallorca will close with a very special finale for his career, a very special end to his career, since the Davis Cup was “one of his first joys” as he commented.
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The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner and the 22-time Grand Slam winner were united by their passion for football and especially Real Madrid, a club of which the former tennis player is a fan.
“Rafa, what an incredible career you’ve had! Your dedication, passion and incredible talent have inspired millions around the world (…) Congratulations on an amazing career! Enjoy your retirement!”wrote the Portuguese
Roger Federer recognizes his rival and friend. The Swiss faced Nadal 40 times and was his partner in the Laver Cup twice (2017 and 2022), Despite this, he did not stay behind and left him a heartfelt goodbye..
“What a race, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come. Thank you for the unforgettable memories and your incredible achievements in the game we love. It has been an absolute honor!”commented His Majesty.
Real Madrid and Florentino Pérez joined in the greetings and said they were proud to have the former tennis player as one of their references.“Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors want show your admiration and affectionto one of the greatest legends of Spanish sport and world sport of all time. For us and for all Real Madrid fans it is and will always be a source of pride that a myth like Rafa Nadal represents our club. as an honorary member of Real Madrid. The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, states that ‘Rafa Nadal is also a source of pride for our country and is an example of the essential values of sport, with which he has forged his entire extraordinary career.'”they wrote on their social networks.
Carlos Alcaraz fired his idol and who sponsored him since he was little when he went to his tennis school. The young Spanish promise posted a heartfelt message on her networks for her role model in the sport. “From the child who watched you on television and dreamed of becoming a tennis player to the one who had the immense gift of playing alongside you at Roland Garros representing Spain in the Olympic Games! 🥲 Thank you very much for being an example at all levels, your legacy is unrepeatable! ❤️ I have enjoyed you very much and I will miss you very much when you leave after Davis, Rafa!“, wrote Alcaraz. Like Andrés Iniesta, who also retired from football this week.
Wimledon, most prestigious competition on the circuit and that Rafa Nadal won in 2008 and 2010 put together a special publication for putting an end to his successful career.
He Roland Garrosthe competition that he won the most times (14 conquests), he also said goodbye to his greatest emblem and used the word “King” to describe him.
He Atlético de Madrid He joined and said goodbye to the Spanish sports legend. Despite being the on-court rival of the team that Nadal sympathizes with, they did not miss the opportunity to say goodbye. “It has been a privilege to follow your career until you became a legend of Spanish sport. We wish you much happiness in this new stage of your life.“they published on their networks.
The Spanish Football Federation recognized the one born in Mallorca with a photo from when Spain was world champion, and Rafa was present. “One of our own and one of the greatest athletes our country has ever produced is retiring. Rafael Nadal, for your titles, for your values and for being the voice of our last EURO. Please let us shout it once again. ¡¡𝗩𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗦, 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗔𝗔!!”they posted.
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