Why Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have 'never been friends' amid retirement announcement
Tennis ace Novak Djokovic once revealed that his intense rivalry with Rafael Nadal meant they could never be close friends.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Unmissable Tribute To Retiring Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal, who announced his retirement at the age of 38 on Thursday, was not only the "king of clay" but also reigned on every other tennis surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles. Nadal's even-keeled and humble demeanour, on and off the court, endeared him to fans. While his defining quality was a grim ability to tough out marathon wins, he clearly enjoyed playing and competing and showed humility in victory and poise in defeat. As the tennis great prepares to draw curtains to his illustrious career, one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo also wrote a heartwarming post on Nadal's retirement.
"He Never...": MS Dhoni's Old Comment In Rafael Nadal's Praise
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has already announced the date of his retirement. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is set to call time on his illustrious tennis career in the Davis Cup final in November this year. As the sports fraternity has gotten emotional on the legend's upcoming retirement, former India cricketer MS Dhoni's old comment on Nadal's praise has resurfaced. "Somehow, I have always been a No. 2 supporter. Not consciously, but it just happens. You know, I was an Andre Agassi supporter and he was No. 2 that time. Steffi Graf, she was No. 2. Then Nadal No. 2. Of course, he went on to become the World No. 1," Dhoni told Tekplay's YouTube channel back in 2017.
Roger Federer sends touching tribute to long term tennis rival Rafael Nadal as Spanish legend announces retirement
Roger Federer sent an emotional message to long term rival Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard announced his retirement.
Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis
Rafael Nadal has announced he is to retire from professional tennis.
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What Made Rafael Nadal King Of Clay?
Unarguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Rafael Nadal confirmed his retirement at the end of the Davis Cup season. The Spaniard, who made his debut in professional tennis at the age of 15 years and 10 months at the 2002 Mallorca Open, went on to smash some of the biggest records in the game. 22 Grand Slam titles later, Nadal announced his decision to say goodbye to the game that transformed him into a sporting great. While Nadal went on to win every single Grand Slam title, it was the French Open that saw him create a rich legacy.
Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, to retire from tennis
Rafael Nadal, one of tennis's greatest champions and the unquestioned clay court specialist of all time, announced Thursday he will retire from the sport at season's end.