19th (Reuters) – Former world No. 1 in men’s tennis Rafael Nadal (38, Spain) expressed his gratitude to his long-time rival after his final showdown with Novak Djokovic (Serbia) before his retirement on the 19th. Ta.
Nadal, who lost to Djokovic 2-6, 6-7 in the third-place match of the men’s tennis exhibition “6 Kings Slam” held that day, said, “Novak, about all the moments we have shared on the court throughout our careers.” , I want to thank you. It was a great rivalry.”
“On a personal level, you have helped me push my limits over the past 15 years. Without you, I would not be where I am today. For your many titles and impressive career. I want to congratulate you and your team and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.”
Djokovic, on the other hand, said, “It was an incredible honor and pleasure to share my time on court with you. It was an incredible and very tough rivalry.” “I wish we had the opportunity to sit on the beach and have a drink and reflect on our lives and talk about many other things,” he said, thanking Nadal for his accomplishments.
Nadal, who holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles with 22, announced his retirement on the 10th. The final tournament of the Davis Cup, a national competition held in November, is scheduled to be his last match as a professional tennis player.
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