Great stars and legends of tennis and the world of sport had an emotional video for the Balearic tennis player. They all agreed on the importance of his legacy and the great inspiration he has been in their careers.
The world of tennis, but also of sport, mourns the farewell of a legend like Rafa Nadal . After 20 years of professional career , the Balearic tennis player has left his mark on fans and other professional colleagues, who were present at the tribute he received after the Spanish Armada was eliminated from the Davis Cup . His rivals on the courts, such as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Juan Martín del Potro or the also recently retired Andy Murray had some emotional words for Nadal, who ended the tribute in tears.
” Your tenacity and strength will be studied and passed on to future generations. It is an honour to have been your rival,” said the Serbian tennis player, one of his greatest rivals . “Some of my best memories are with you,” added Federer. “Congratulations on your amazing career .” The Swiss tennis player also published that same morning an emotional letter on social media where he publicly expressed the great affection he feels for his rival, but above all friend , Nadal.
For your fighting spirit.
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024
For your humility and kindness.
For everything you’ve done for tennis.
Gracias, Rafa. pic.twitter.com/tDicj5KUI5
Other Spanish football legends were present in the organisation’s video. Iker Casillas, Iniesta, Raúl González and the recent Ballon d’Or winner Rodri thanked him for “having given so much joy to the Spanish people “. Even the English football legend David Beckham congratulated him in Spanish for his “impressive career” and the golfer Sergio García .
This brings to an end his legendary career after countless sporting successes : 22 Grand Slam titles, five Davis Cups and two Olympic gold medals, among others. But, above all, what the legacy of the best Spanish sportsman of all time leaves behind is an example of sportsmanship and values for those who have enjoyed it.