Rafael Nadal's career has come to an end

[hewontgo]

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

Comments

[masterofmystery]

it was an utter delight watching him and his booty kill it at the us open years ago. will be sorely missed

this new gen of tennis players... sigh

[iamkenough]

[fieldofdreams]

with all my chest, i say thank you

[iamkenough]

You’re welcome ❤️

[kranf]

I don't know much about tennis except the big names and so. Cue my shock when I found out that this man was only 38 years old.

[fffireburns]

Roger's message is so sweet!

Rafa has always been my fave because he has really always been just a great dude with an incredible work ethic (and insanely talented ofc). Sad to see him go, but definitely time. So happy I was able to make the trek to NY to see him win in 2017.

Idek who to root for anymore. Half these younger guys are assholes/violent/etc. No ty.

[adb7]

I never really appreciated him as a player until I got older. Tennis will not be the same without him.

I wonder if Djokovic will retire on a high note vs. how Roger, Rafa, and Andy went out.

[thebadunkadunk]

Roger's statement on Nole's retirement will probably be "Rest in pieces. -RF" I mean he respects him as a tennis player but not as a person lol (which is where I stand tbh)

[syzygy09]

Federer's message made me emotional. That era of tennis was fun. I'm glad I was around for it.