He's given everything to this sport. I've been so grateful to watch him through my early teens into my late twenties, and he's still there fighting. One of the greatest of all time for sure. ❤
Rafel Nadal is a Great iconic Sports Star of Tennis who is an epitome of Sportsmanship,grace and dignity.People would miss him in the coming years not only as a great tennis player but also his sportsmanship.
😭😭😭😭😭 Will miss you my Tennis Player always cheering and crying whenever you lose. May God encamp around you and Family and may healing be your portion. Love❤❤❤❤ from my Heart.
dude got a statue at Roland Garros, maybe they'll change Roland Garros to his. name, he got nothing to prove, just enjoy family life rafa. Roger and him changed tennis forever
Nessuno è mai stato amato come Rafael,,, lui è emozione forza cuore onore rispetto,,, ha dato se stesso al tennis tanto che per me il tennis senza RAFAEL non è più tennis. Ti amiamo RAFAEL ❤
It's hard watching this legend playing his last matches on tour. He made me fall in love with tennis for more than a decade. His fighting spirit and hard work are such an inspiration. Your legacy is unmatched and i'll keep watching his matches until it's over then i'll shed some tears for one of the best in this sport.
So grateful to have watched you play all these years. I remember when you played with knee pants sleeveless shirt and long hair. That's how long I've been watching. Will miss you Rafa. Love you. Best going forward.
He has been a fighter throughout. I feel lucky to have watched him from the beginning of his career. When he retires, it will be a great loss for tennis. Thanks Rafa for all the great memories
Nadal lo ha conseguido todo; hasta hacernos sufrir en cada bola durante dos décadas. Cuando sientes tantas emociones hacia una persona nunca deja de ser algo enorme en nuestras vidas. Gracias, Rafa.
Sin palabras!!que emociónante despedida de Madrid. Un homenaje espectacular para el mejor tenista en polvo de ladrillo de la historia!! Vamos Rafa, por siempre!❤
It’s just time catches all of us. His shots were still gorgeous. He said it last week, he doesn’t know if he has the stamina for five setters. I have no doubt he will be in Paris one last time. I will be rooting for him to have the best possible time.
Che sportività in questo torneo!Si celebra il campione di casa, alla fine di un incontro, che tra l'altro ha perso, e si lascia in attesa in un angolino, quasi per punizione, il vincitore!!
Mi dispiace per l'eliminazione del sempre grande Rafa Nadal!!!! In ogni caso è stato bello rivederlo in campo e spero di vederlo prima a Roma e poi a Parigi.👏👍❤️🇪🇦
I would think based on his wife and sister crying as he spoke that the answer is, unfortunately, yes, barring some minor miracle improvement to his health. He's playing hurt and it shows on the court with a lower velocity serve and his movement to the ball is hindered.
this postmatch ceremony looks like they know better than Rafa if he will ever play Madrid again, for me Nadal looks so confused during whole speech and this trophy from Feliciano was KO, because he literally didn’t say that he quit, he kept saying that all depends on body, Lehecka play perfect agressive game in Madrid, he will problem even for 33 years old Rafa, so it’s not the case
Well, he lost at least another step (acceleration and movement) compared to his already limited 2022 version, and he knows it…. At least he can leave on his own terms unlike Federer .
Rafa’s lack of movement to the drop shots was worrying. Let’s hope he gets some more matches in before Paris . Lehecka serve is more effective in altitude and he was just having one of his A game days. Everyone raises their level to play Rafa as they want to show him and the crowd their best.
Nadal non vuole arrendersi al passare del tempo e alla vecchiaia sportiva sarebbe ora che smettesse di giocare e insegnare tennis ai giovani per tirar fuori dei nuovi campioni com'è stato lui
Not matter of confidence or motivation. He cannot physically face 3 out of 5 matches, potentially 3h long each, let's be realistic, he won't not even go to the RG
No way on heart he can win that. RG is between Sinner, Djokovic or Alcaraz. Tsitsipas as outsider. But this Nadal doesn't have not even 1% of chance, let's be realistic
That's your point, but you probably can't see further than that. Djokovic has so much love and support from many and has gained more in the last 3 years. Djokovic is the real GOAT and is a great man with integrity. If he is still number one it is because he knows how to take care of his body and has great dignity.
