Spanish face Rafael Nadal The tennis legend, a touching message after retiring from the game in the Davis Cup farewell match against the Dutchman Boutique van de Zandschlub in the quarter-finals.
Nadal, 38 years old, has officially ended his career with… Tennis After Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup by the Netherlands, Rafa lost his last professional match to the Dutchman Boutique van de Zandschlub in the quarter-finals.
Raphael followed Nadal After a 20-year career with tennis, his colleague Roger Federer retired from the game two years ago.
Nadal said in a speech to the audience at the Martin Carpena Stadium after Spain’s elimination by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup: “I have to thank a lot of people… It is difficult to start… Thank you to the audience, frankly, it has been 20 years of professional life in which you have always carried me.” “In the good moments you helped me win the next point. In the bad times, keep fighting.”
Nadal added: “Spain, and the whole world, I felt very lucky because I received so much love, especially here in Spain… I would also like to congratulate the Netherlands on their victory, and thank the entire Spanish team. You allowed me to live the dream of playing in the Davis Cup. “Things are going the way we wanted. I gave what I had and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to spend these last few days as a professional in the team.”
He continued: “The truth is that you never want to reach this moment. I am not tired of playing tennis. The body has simply reached a point where it no longer wants to play tennis.”
Nadal continued his speech, saying: “I feel proud. I have made the hobby my career and it is longer than I could have imagined. Thank you to life and to everyone who accompanied me. Family, team, friends, it is not a day to set aside because I will forget people. You have been an unforgettable part of my daily life.” “All these years, I am a person who believes in continuity and keeping people who love them, which is what I tried to do, to make some changes, and this led me to have a personal relationship that goes beyond my professional career.”
Rafael Nadal ended his speech by saying: “Thank you very much, without you it would not have been possible, I say that from the bottom of my heart.”
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