Rafael Nadal reflects on an 'amazing rivalry' with Novak Djokovic after losing their final meeting as professionals.
Rafael Nadal reflected on an "amazing rivalry" with Novak Djokovic and said he "would not be the player he is today" after losing their final meeting as professionals.
"Thank you very much for all of the moments we shared on court during all of our careers - we have had an amazing rivalry," said Nadal in an interview conducted on court. "I realised my dream to become a professional tennis player and be a successful one. I can't thank people enough for the support and the love I've received all around."Djokovic, with 24 Grand Slam titles, is the only male player to have won more than Nadal's tally of 22.
"The rivalry has been incredible, it has been very intense, so I hope we will have a chance to sit on the beach somewhere and have a drink reflecting on life and talking about something else.
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