The news of the withdrawal of Rafa Nadal It left cold not only the world of tennis, not even that of sport, but also society as a whole.
The Spaniard has always been an example of sportsmanship, honesty and effort, and leaves an indelible legacy.
In his editorial in ‘Jugones’, Josep Pedrerol He dedicated his most sincere words to her.
“You moved us, Rafa. These returns, these impossible balls, this capacity for suffering. Always a smile, a few kind words, advice to the youngest…”, began the presenter of the show.
“This complicity with Federer, this farewell to Federer. These wounds have hurt us all. You tried until the end, Rafa. You couldn’t take it anymore. You say goodbye and leave us a little orphaned. You have been the best ambassador of Spain in the world. But you say goodbye with a heavy heart,” he added.
In conclusion, Pedrerol just wanted to thank Nadal for his career: “And with our hearts we say…thank you, thank you very much.”
