Novak Djokovic’s emotional farewell words to Rafael Nadal

Conclusion Rafael Nadalafter participation Spain V Davis Cup 2024gave rise to endless farewell messages for the legend of Spanish and world tennis. One of those who honored him was Novak Djokovicplaying a major role in one of the most important rivalries of all time.

They played 60 official matches between themselves at the professional level. Story? 31-29 in favor of the Belgrade nativetaking the last one at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Djokovic recorded a farewell video for the official Davis Cup account. Nadal

: “Rafa. First of all, congratulations on your incredible career. Your family, your team and yourself should be very proud of all that you have achieved in your career of over 20 years. In the locker room we will miss your warm-ups, your sprints, your jumps, your competitive ludo, the games you played with your team before games. We shared a lot of fun moments in the dressing room, I just hope everyone celebrates your career today because there’s a lot to embrace and a lot to celebrate, even if it’s a sad day for tennis, for Spain and for the sport in general. you are retiring“.

“I think the most important thing is the mark you leave on people, just like you inspired millions of children around the world to pick up a tennis racket. How you conveyed your passion and love for the game, how you performed on the court, how you respected your opponents and the entire tennis ecosystem throughout your career. Your tenacity, your fighting spirit, the energy that you brought to all times, the strength, the power – this is something that will be learned and will be passed on to many generations who will come and strive to be like you as an individual and as a great great man. champion. It has been my great honor and pleasure to be your opponent for the past almost 20 years, during which we have played over 60 games.

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Finally he finished: “I learned a lot from our meetings. Thank you so much for making me the player I am and have been for the last 20 years.. The tennis and sports world will miss the incredible energy you bring to the game. My friend, I wish you the best of luck for your charity, your family and your Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy, which continues to flourish, which continues to spread throughout the world, where you can spread the experience, knowledge, passion and love of your game to the younger generation. Thank you very much and good luck my friend

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