Why Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have 'never been friends' amid retirement announcement
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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.
Reaction to Nadal announcing retirement
:Rafa Nadal on Thursday announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis after the Davis Cup final, with his great rival Roger Federer leading the tributes to the Spaniard.
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.
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Retiring Nadal remains an inspiring role model and humble idol for fellow pros
As Rafa Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.