Tennis player Rafael Nadal officially announced that he will end his rich and successful career after the Davis Cup, which caused a lot of emotional reactions. Both among fans and among sports stars. The 24-time Grand Slam winner and the Spaniard’s great rival, Novak Djokovic, said goodbye with a series of photos, including a picture together in a hot tub. The Czech Ester Ledecká, in turn, admitted that she condemned Nadal’s retirement.
I’m done This was officially admitted by Rafael Nadal, who also announced that he will end his fantastic career after the Davis Cup final in Malaga.
The Spaniard thus unleashed an avalanche of comments on social networks, in which fans and well-known personalities say an emotional goodbye to him.
Serbian Novak Djokovic has added several photos to his Instagram profile from different years in which he is with his great rival at tennis and at various events. The world didn’t miss out on a picture together in the hot tub, and he wrote a touching message to Nadal in the post.
“One post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of kids around the world to start playing tennis, which I think is the most. Your tenacity, dedication and fighting spirit will be taught for decades to come. Your legacy will live forever,” wrote the Serb, who also thanked his competitor for constantly pushing him.
Former tennis player Roger Federer also posted a number of joint photos and wishes for a fantastic career on his social networks. Nick Kyrgios, on the other hand, said that he will miss the winner of 22 Grand Slams in singles.
The end of Nadal’s career also affected the Czech skier and snowboarder Ester Ledecká. She even admitted that she denied the news.
“I won’t lie to you, I cried a little. I am happy that I could follow his journey and get to know him personally. Rafa, you have been an inspiration to me and will always be,” said the three-time Olympic champion.
Nadal made his family cry after the loss, Lehečka paid him a tribute:
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