Guest of the show Bartoli Time on RMC this Sunday, October 13, Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle, but also his historic coach, came to speak about the recent retirement of the Spanish legend.
“The organization is always adorable”
He notably mentioned the special bond of his player, who won Roland-Garros fourteen times, a monument in the French Grand Slam… The Spanish legend, who is already in the spotlight around the Philippe-Chatrier court with a statue in his image, does not want to end his French adventure on his last short appearance in 2024, against Alexander Zverev in the first round.
A desire confirmed by his trainer, Toni: “We must thank France! For everything she did for him”he insists, opening the door to celebrations of the player in 2025? “Every time we went there, it felt like home. The organization is always lovely with Rafael. At the Olympic Games, he even carried the flame. »
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If he will not play, Rafael Nadal will probably be a guest of honor at the 2025 edition of Roland-Garros, where the clay court should pay a final tribute to its immense champion.
