During a major interview given to the Spanish media ASone month before his retirement, Rafael Nadal spoke about his Grand Slam record.
“I’m coming to the end of your career and, honestly, it doesn’t change anything for me to have 22 Grand Slam titles and Federer 20. And I don’t think I wouldn’t be more satisfied or happy if I had 25, one more than Djokovic’s 24. I say it from the bottom of my heart. Of course, I would like to have 25, there’s no doubt about it, because that’s what sport is, trying to be the best. But once it’s over, you appreciate what you did. I think you appreciate the fact that you managed to give the best of yourself, to live, to make one of your childhood hobbies a very important part of your life. And, what’s more, successfully. I feel very lucky, beyond the injuries. Having had all these problems, and I really mean this, has made me appreciate all the positive things that have happened to me at all times. I think that allowed me to enjoy it. »
Published on Monday October 21, 2024 at 4:58 p.m.
