Carlos moi: “I was playing with Rafa , I saw him training and he’s ready”

Rafael Nadal’s farewell is approaching. This Tuesday, Spain will make its Davis Cup debut in Malaga against the Netherlands In what is the Manacor tournament his last tournament as a professional. The fitness of the former world number one is unknown , but Carlos Moi-a member of his team – has no doubt about it Nadal has to say goodbye through the big door. Before the microphones of ‘El Partidazo de cop’, Moi recognized Juanma Casta ERMO has admitted that if it is up to him Nadal will play, Now that it’s ready.

It’s something special.”, I didn’t ask Ferrer. It is a delicate decision and when you want to communicate it, you will tell me. It’s a ballot-for David Ferrer. Whatever the decision, it will be the captain’s 100th decision٪ , Unless Rafa says no.”, Moya admitted, who still does not know anything about it.

I don’t see any other ending but a happy ending to an amazing career

Carlos Mooy farewell to Nadal

However, if he is a captain it is clear that Schoolgirl will play, Because he sees him ready to jump onto the track in an individual. “I was playing with Rafa. I am always optimistic, positive and I don’t see any other ending but a happy one To an amazing career. I still dream and think that it can happen. I saw him well today, Training with Karaz and preparation”, He was sentenced.

Just as positive as ever, They don’t think that tomorrow is the day of retreat From Nadal,although such a defeat would mean. “I don’t think tomorrow will be Rafa’s last day in professional tennis, and it could happen. It would be a shock to me.”, He admitted , and also predicted that when the time comes “It will be difficult to hold back tears.”

Moya, the key to Nadal’s career

Carlos Moy del also delves into the idea of Farewell to Rafa, And in the bad Moments from these last years Which prompted him to make the final decision. “It’s been complicated two years Since his injury at Wimbledon 2022. You feel empty, and you can’t help in any way. There comes a time when your head will not give, Even for a superhero like him.”, I was analyzing. Rafa’s farewell also means a time of mourning for him in the professional section , where ” I was with a friend, I’ve known him since I was eleven years old.”

I told him that I was sure that he had left the grand slam and that he could become No. 1 in the world again

Carlos Moyá, Rafa Nadal’s coach

Their relationship has always been very good, with Speaking in 2016 this was the key For the future. “At that time Rafa was bad for two years, without winning a grand slam and I wanted to talk to him. I listened to him and told him that I was sure of it He had a grand slam. And he can become No. 1 in the world again. There was Federer at his best and Djokovic appears. Rafa, 100% motivated, is No. 1 in the world. Tennis is super sacred and I know how hard it was to do what I told him , but I saw him Total readiness”, Confess.

A friendship that goes beyond professional

The fact that Rafa says goodbye does not necessarily mean Goodbye, goodbye as a coach, But the friendship that unites them will make her take Time to rest. Both for him, and out of respect for a friend. “My plans are Being at home, quiet, with my wife and children; Traveling and being with them. It wouldn’t be honest to start right now with someone, I don’t have the energy. Leave him with Rafa demanding A period of mourning on my part, There is an important emotional connection, I have been with A friend”, Confirmed.

However, this friendship He did not change their relationship a little. A professional, because they both know how to mix these two factors to be together while Eight years of accumulated successes. “I had doubts about how this would affect our relationship because It just so happened that it was on my orders. I had some ideas , having played against him a lot, I knew I could explore. I have never asked for the impossible and at first a little shocked and I had to convince him.”, I was overtaking.

I would like to get the stats of his game and there were times he disagreed

Carlos Moyá, Rafa Nadal’s coach

Despite the Natural friction Which arise in a relationship of this style, Everything flows in a healthy way From the very beginning. “I was getting statistics from his game and there were times I didn’t agree. We carried him well, he is very respectful with everyone and much more with his friend. I think it’s from The only person That I could work after having that friendship Without being upset.”, He concluded.