The day has arrived. The day came when all tennis fans no longer wanted to live. It happened with Roger Federerbetween tears. And now history repeats itself with Rafa Nadal. The Spaniard bids farewell to professional tennis after Spain’s Davis Cup defeat against the Netherlands.
The couple formed by Carlos Alcaraz and Marcelo Granollers fell on the last point against Botic van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof in two sets: 7-6 and 7-6. Spain says goodbye at the first opportunity of a competition in which she played as a local and to which she arrived as one of the big favorites.
Rafa, early in the afternoon too He was defeated in his match against Boti by 6-4 and 6-4.. A match rich in emotions. With the Balearics excited in the anthem and even crying while the Martín Carpena Pavilion chanted his name in unison.
At the end, Rafa said goodbye to his fans. Spanish fans. The one who enjoyed her tennis for two decades. Of his 22 Grand Slams. Of his 14 Roland Garros. The country of Paris. This stage he touched so many times, becoming champion.
But Nadal is much more than titles. He is the example of struggle, effort, improvement and tireless work in all circumstances. Stand up when things are bad. Even if the body doesn’t respond.
Nadal says goodbye to tennis in front of his family. The one who celebrated his points for so many years. An outstanding tennis player. AND an athlete who will forever remain in history. Rafael Nadal retires.
