Toni Nadal with Rafael.
Toni Nadal posted a touching picture on his Instagram feed with the caption “Gracias” and received numerous comments, including: “Gracias a ti, Toni!” (Thank you, Toni). With the end of Rafael Nadal‘s career, an era comes to an end. His resignation not only leaves a big void among his fans, but also among his closest confidants.
14 October 2024
From: sn
In addition to other athletes such as Boris Becker, Roger Federer and Lindsey Vonn, Rafael’s closest people, including Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle and coach for many years, also express their gratitude for their time together. Toni introduced Rafael to the love of tennis when he was just four years old and accompanied him as a coach through an extraordinary career in which Rafael won 16 Grand Slam titles.
It is known that Toni Nadal developed his own training methods, which he combined with discipline and toughness. “I asked a lot of Rafael because I felt a lot for him,” said Toni. Many also appreciate his direct and honest nature. A few weeks ago, in an interview with Euronews, he commented on the question of who the best player was and stated: “Djokovic is the best. Rafa might have been the best without injuries, but at the end of the day these injuries are the reason why Djokovic is the best player.”
A unique career thanks to his uncle
But one thing is certain: Rafael has had a unique tennis career marked by numerous successes, and he owes this not least to his uncle, who accompanied him as a coach for a long time and always remained at his side as a supporter.
