Rafael Nadal recognized the contribution that Novak Djokovic had entailed in his career and praised the tough competition that both had fought over almost two decades, at the end of the match for third and fourth place in the Six Kings Slam, where the last classic between the two in the history of tennis was played. .
The organization of the event gave a fond farewell to the Balearic Islander who in a month’s time will put an end to his career, in the Davis Cup Finals.
“Thank you Novak and your team for all the moments we have shared on the court. You have been a spectacular rival who helped me overcome my limits for fifteen years. Thank you because without that I would not have been the player I am now,” said the twenty-two Grand Slam winner at the center of The Veniu court.
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“Congratulations on your titles, Novak and on your career and I wish you the best for the future,” added Rafael Nadal, who will miss “almost everything.”
“For almost twenty years being competitive in the best scenarioswhere I dreamed of being when I was little. I cannot thank you enough for the support received during this time. “I’m very lucky,” he added.
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