Rafael Nadal's career has come to an end
Rafa Nadal during his retirement speech:
“The titles, numbers, they’re there. People probably know that. The way I’d like to be remembered more is like a good person from a small village in Mallorca.” 🥹
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- The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 19, 2024
Rafael Nadal said goodbye to Tennis and played his final singles match in Spain’s Davis Cup competition against the Netherlands.
Roger Federer
Vamos, @RafaelNadal!
As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.
Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me-a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I…
- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 19, 2024
Serena Williams
Serena Williams decked out in Rafa Nadal gear today with a beautiful message for him:
“We’re gonna always love you. We’re gonna always miss you. This isn’t a retirement right? You’re moving on.”
🐐 supporting a 🐐
My heart. 🥹
(via @serenawilliams) pic.twitter.com/GB2pbQAhTW
- The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 19, 2024
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova’s message to Rafa Nadal:
“No one like you, Rafa.
I have so much respect for your grit, your love of the 'fight', and the pure class with which you showed up, even on a tough day. 🤍” pic.twitter.com/ys9ko9kzrJ
- The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 19, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka x Rafa Nadal
📸 Aryna Sabalenka pic.twitter.com/j2dYqyBTi5
- GlamSpinTennis (@GlamSpinTennis) November 19, 2024
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