Rafa Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis this Thursday. The most successful Spanish tennis player of all time communicated his decision through a video posted on social networks, in which he explains the reasons that pushed him to leave the courts. The Davis Cup finalwhich will take place in Malaga in November, will be his last tournament.
“It’s been a difficult two years. I haven’t been able to play without limits. It’s a difficult decision, which took me a long time to make. In this life, everything has a beginning and an end. “I think this is the right time to end what has been a long and more successful career than I could have ever imagined,” said the 22-time Grand Slam winner.
Well, a little over a month ago, on September 2, Rafa Nadal gave his last television interview. The one from Manacor was the guest with whom The anthill of Pablo Motos inaugurated its 19th season. His attendance at the Antena 3 program reached a spectacular share of 21% and an average audience of 2,378,000 viewers.
Withdrawal was one of the issues Motos addressed during his interview with Nadal. “Aren’t you a little tired of being retired?”Requena wanted to know. “I understand it because it has been many years and because I have gone through many physical problems, especially in the last two years,” Nadal began by responding.
“The question is normal. “Ultimately, there comes a point where I can no longer live every day thinking about withdrawal, because then you’re not really done trying.”
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“What I did was give myself a margin, give myself the opportunity to enjoy tennis, to try to enjoy everyday life. “I always say the same thing: give me my time and, when my decision is clear, I will tell you.”added the Spanish sports legend, joking about headlines from the Paris Olympics talking about his retirement.
“The goals I set for myself are over and I haven’t achieved what I would have liked to achieve. I hoped to be healthier. When I came back from my injury, it was difficult for me. I arrived at Roland Garros at the right time, but I had a not very suitable draw and on the first day they sent me home,” Nadal added, taking stock of what is now his last season.
During his visit to The anthillAdditionally, Rafa Nadal had a nice gesture with a disabled girl who was in the audience next to what appeared to be her mother. The tennis player shook her hand and was interested in her: “How are you? How are we? Is everything okay?” His detail was applauded on social networks.
