The world of tennis continues to be completely shocked, dismayed and moved as a result of the retirement of professional activity by Rafael Nadalone of the best exponents of the aforementioned sports in all of history.
After Spain’s elimination from the Davis Cup after a tough defeat against the Netherlands, Nadal put an end to his brilliant career. And tennis figures continue to appear on the scene to demonstrate against this event. Logically, whoever was not left out was Novak Djokovic.
Through words loaded with emotions, the Serbian, considered by many to be the best tennis player of all time, gave statements that did not take long to generate some tears among tennis fans throughout the planet.
“Rafa, first of all, congratulations on your incredible career. Your family, your team and yourself have to be very proud of everything you have achieved throughout your career for more than 20 years. In the locker room we will miss your warm-ups, your sprints, your jumps, your competitive ludo, the games you had with your team before your matches,” Djokovic began by pointing out.
Rafael Nadal said goodbye.
“We shared a lot of fun moments in the locker room and I just hope that everyone celebrates your career today because there is a lot to embrace and a lot to celebrate, even if it is a sad day for tennis, for Spain and for sport in general that you are retiring.” , the man born in the city of Belgrade deepened.
“I think the most important thing is the mark you leave in terms of connecting with people, how you inspired millions of children around the world to pick up a tennis racket. How you transmitted your passion and your love for the game, how you performed on the court, how you respected your opponents and the entire tennis ecosystem throughout your career,” he continued.
And then he went further: “Your tenacity, your fighting spirit, the energy you brought at all times, the strength, the power, is something that will be studied and that will be transmitted to many generations that come and aspire to be like you as a person and as a great champion. “I feel very honored and excited to have been your rival in the last almost 20 years in which we have played more than 60 games.”
“I have learned a lot in our meetings. Thank you very much for making me the player I am and have been over the last 20 years. The world of tennis and sports will miss the incredible energy you put on the court. My friend, I wish you the best of luck with your charitable foundation, with your family and with your Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy that continues to thrive, that continues to spread throughout the world where you will be able to spread experiences, knowledge, passion and love that you have for the game to the younger generation. Thank you very much and good luck, my friend,” he concluded.
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