Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic published an emotional message on his social networks after learning of the retirement of one of his greatest rivals, the Spanish Rafael Nadal, and assured that his legacy “will live forever.”
The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic He published an emotional message on his social networks after learning of the Spaniard’s retirement Rafael Nadalfrom one of his biggest rivals, and assured that his legacy “will live forever”.
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Djokovicwho faced each other 60 times (it is the most repeated duel in the history of tennis) with Nadalheld: “One post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis and I think that is probably the greatest achievement anyone could wish for.”
And he added: “Your tenacity, dedication and fighting spirit will be taught for decades. Your legacy will live forever. Only you know what you had to endure to become an icon of tennis and sports in general.”
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Rafa, one post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis and I think that’s probably greatest achievement anyone can wish for. Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit… pic.twitter.com/HO9kUkyccN
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) October 10, 2024
During the dedication, he also thanked him for taking him “to the limit so many times”and confessed that the passion of Nadal “has always been notable for representing Spain. I wish him the best possible farewell in Malaga with the Spanish Davis Cup team.”
Finally, he announced that he will be present at the Finals of the Davis Cup “to pay tribute to your stellar career.”
Djokovic and Nadal They starred in several matches that will go down in the history of tennis. Perhaps the most memorable is the one they disputed in 2012when the Serbian won the final of the Australian Open after almost six hours of play.
The last meeting between the two was in the second round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswhere the Serbian won in straight sets.
Both players are considered the best tennis players in history along with the Swiss. Roger Federer.
Nadal will seek to close his career with a new title in the Davis Cupwhere he will play the Finals in Malaga between November 18 and 24.
Source: Ambito