They ended nearly two decades of constant ode to tennis. Novak Djokovic And Rafa Nadal They will not see each other again in professional tennis. A farewell that occurred during the match for third place of the “Six Kings Slam”.
Beyond what happened in the game, where it was imposed Djokovic 6-2 and 7-6what stood out was the way ‘Nole’ said goodbye to his biggest rival on the pitch: “I don’t know where to start. I will go to the first game in 2005. Who would have told us we would be there with the 60 games we have played. You are an extraordinary athlete and an extraordinary person.. “The rivalry was spectacular and very intense.”
“I hope one day we can have something without having to talk about this (tennis). Congratulations to your family and your team. (Looking at the team and family) The career he had Rafa is also your merit. You deserve this as much as he does. It has been an incredible honor and an incredible pleasure to share a piece with you“Djokovic confessed.
The Serbian also tried, for the last time, to tell Rafa what any tennis fan would say to him: “It’s an emotional day and moment. Please don’t go, stay. Thank you, not only from me, but from all of tennis for what you have done and the the legacy you leave“.
“Don’t quit tennis man” 🥹@DjokerNolé@RafaelNadal#SixKingsSlampic.twitter.com/WTtpYAbSrv
– Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 19, 2024
