Two years after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal this Wednesday, November 20 in Malaga became the second member of the “Big 3” of tennis to put away his rackets for good. At the end of a decisive double, Spain lost in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup against the Netherlands.
A palpable emotion. On Wednesday evening, Spain was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup against the Netherlands. A final defeat which officially marked the retirement of international champion Rafael Nadal.
On this occasion, a tribute ceremony was held to salute the Spaniard's entire career. If “it didn’t end the way we all would have liked”, Rafael Nadal declared “I feel so lucky”, during a speech tinged with strong emotion after more than twenty years of career.
“You never failed me, you made sure that I kept my feet on the ground, I leave with peace of mind,” he added, addressing his family and particularly his uncle and long-time trainer. Toni Nadal course.
“I lost my first Davis Cup match” in 2004, “I just lost my last match. The circle is complete,” concluded the champion whose career has been marked by numerous injuries.
At the same time, the champion received congratulations from the elite of tennis and world sport by video: Serena Williams, Andres Iniesta, Roger Federer, David Beckham, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
