Carlos Alcaraz hails Rafael Nadal's legacy after retirement - ESPN
MALAGA, Spain — Carlos Alcaraz has said Rafael Nadal's legacy in tennis is «eternal» and said it is almost impossible to follow in his footsteps.
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"There Is Only One Rafa": Carlos Alcaraz's Tribute To Tennis Legend Nadal
Young Spanish tennis sensation paid tribute to compatriot and legend Rafael Nadal, who bowed out of professional tennis following Davis Cup quarterfinal tie against Netherlands, saying that it has been a blessing to be able to live through his entire career, first as a child watching his idol play, then teaming up with him during his playing days. The professional tennis journey of 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal came to an end with a straight-set loss to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp by 6-4, 6-4 in the opening encounter of Spain's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Wednesday morning.
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WATCH | Emotional scenes as Rafael Nadal's sensational tennis career ends
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No regrets for Spain captain Ferrer after Nadal's Davis Cup defeat
MALAGA, Spain : Spain's Davis Cup captain David Ferrer said he had no regrets about fielding Rafa Nadal in their quarter-final singles opener against the Netherlands on Tuesday after the 22-times Grand Slam champion fell to defeat in the last game of his career.
'Titles Are There But...": Rafael Nadal's Emotional Remark After Tennis Retirement
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old was beaten in the opening singles rubber of the quarter-finals as Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1 to reach the final four. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, enjoyed a glittering and historic career over the past 23 years. "I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one," Nadal told fans in Malaga in a speech during a ceremony to honour his retirement. "I understand that the love I have received, if it was just for what happened on the court, would not be the same."
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