ATP – WTA > Paula Badosa on Rafael Nadal: “Every time I find myself in a difficult match, I think of him and wonder what he would be doing right now”

If a shower of tributes had already taken place at the time of Rafael Nadal's announcement on October 10 concerning his upcoming retirement, it is perhaps nothing compared to what awaits the Spanish champion this week in Malaga.

While he was chosen by his captain, David Ferrer, to face Botic Van De Zandschulp, this Tuesday from 5 p.m., in the opening match against the Netherlands during the quarter-finals of the Cup. Davis, Rafa received a very nice tribute from his compatriot, Paula Badosa.

“Rafa is my idol, he inspired me so much. He's so competitive on the court, he fights on every point. Every time I find myself in a tough match, I think of him and wonder what he would be doing right now. So you can imagine how much he inspired me and the example he was for me as an athlete. »

Published on Tuesday November 19, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.