Rafael Nadal
‘No excuses simply play the game’: Serena, Beckham amongst these to salute Nadal on social media
Laver, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Gauff additionally react to Spaniard’s retirement
November 20, 2024
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Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal on the 2010 Wimbledon champions’ ball.
By ATP Workers
To rejoice the top of Rafael Nadal‘s historic profession at this week’s Davis Cup Closing 8, ATPTour.com is publishing a collection of articles paying tribute to the Spaniard. View our #RafaSiempre collection.
Following Rafael Nadal’s last match on Tuesday on the Davis Cup Closing 8 in Malaga, a number of tennis legends, together with Rod Laver, Serena Williams and Roger Federer, paid tribute to the Spanish nice on social media.
There was additionally a substantial outpouring of reward from well-known figures from outdoors tennis. Messages reminiscent of one from former soccer famous person David Beckham are a mirrored image of the best way Nadal has transcended sport.
Rafa, watching you compete has been a privilege. Your legacy will endure as one of many best to ever grace the sport. Thanks for the numerous unforgettable moments and for setting a regular of excellence that can encourage generations to return. Wishing you happiness and… pic.twitter.com/gOgGAS7VCC
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) November 20, 2024
Vamos, @RafaelNadal!
As you get able to graduate from tennis, I’ve acquired a couple of issues to share earlier than I possibly get emotional.
Let’s begin with the plain: you beat me—lots. Greater than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in methods nobody else may. On clay, it felt like I…
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 19, 2024
From one sporting icon to a different ❤️
David Beckham with a heartfelt tribute to the retiring Rafael Nadal.#graciasrafa #daviscup pic.twitter.com/2MDh72vWM8
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024
Habrá muchas más Davis, Rafa solo hay uno ❤️ Gracias a ti me he convertido en tenista profesional. Ha sido una suerte poder vivir tu carrera como un niño para el que fuiste un ídolo y luego como un compañero de equipo más! El mejor embajador posible que deja un legado eterno 🙏🏻… pic.twitter.com/WFeTcgVGO5
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) November 20, 2024
An excessive amount of 😭 https://t.co/co3YK4rp6C
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) November 19, 2024
Simplemente GRACIAS RAFA!!! 🫶#Nadal pic.twitter.com/TQZyHauHfZ
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) November 19, 2024
right this moment, I’m from spain 🇪🇸 #rafa
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) November 19, 2024
