Rafael Nadal is described as a 'legend' and 'one of the greatest of all time' after the tennis icon confirms he will retire at the end of this season.
In addition to 14 French Open titles, Rafael Nadal is a four-time US Open champion and won both the Australian Open and Wimbledon twiceRafael Nadal has been described as a "legend" and "one of the greatest of all time" after the tennis icon confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.
"You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis, and I think that is probably the greatest achievement anyone can wish for," said Djokovic, who confirmed he will be present in Malaga to "pay respect" to Nadal's career. "Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love. It's been an absolute honour."has already accumulated four Grand Slam titles as the 21-year-old looks to emulate the success of his childhood hero.
"Thankfully I saw it an hour before the match, so I had time to accept it. It is really difficult news, even tougher for me because he's been my idol since I started playing tennis," Alcaraz said.
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