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Djokovic is still in shock: “Nadal was my biggest rival, the one who by far marked my career”

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Djokovic is still in shock: “Nadal was my biggest rival, the one who by far marked my career”

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EThe end is getting closer every time. First it was Federer, Then Murray And after Nadal. Garbage of tennis players , which gave us the opportunity to see, For more than a decade, To fight a duel in The best rackets in the history of this sportAnd this is coming to Twilight, Djokovic takes Nico out of the ‘Big 4’ Who survives… On the professional circuit.

Djokovic who, after beating matchak in three sets in the quarterfinals of the Changi Masters Tournament, wanted to remember first of all From Rafa Nadal, who took his retirement by surprise. “We knew that the moment (his withdrawal) would come sooner or later , but It was equally shocking“, Pointed out the Serb, who knows that at his age or Rafa (both are similar), maintaining the level is complicated and it’s a pity that the physical inconvenience “It is no longer allowed to play at a consistently high level“.

Rafa Nadal, at the nominal Olympics

Rafa Nadal at the Paris OlympicsEve

A legacy that must continue despite the passage of time

There is no doubt that Nadal’s career goes beyond the limits of sportsBeing an example of his dedication and efforts and Having influenced several generations of all the children who saw him play. This was another point that the Serb wanted to emphasize in the statements after the meeting in China.

“It’s difficult news for the world of tennis and sports in general. Rafa He is an inspiration to millions of children around the world, So he can be very proud of his career,” assured Djokovic who took him to the limit as a competitor and made him do his best every time they saw each other’s faces.

Djokovic, Federer and Nadal

Djokovic, Federer and NadalLabrys

End of an era

With Nadal recently retired, the former world No. 1 could not avoid him Remember the other opponents who, together with L, formed the ‘Big 4’ And that , some before and some after, they ended up withdrawing and staying As a representative of the generation, Something that never ceases to weigh him down, not only on a physical level, but also on a mental one.

“It’s a bit overwhelming for me, not to think. I I still enjoy racing, but an important part of M goes with them“, Explained Noel who compete with nothingL was the longest-lived of the circuit, even above that of the Balearic Islands with Federer. For this reason, and to provide you with the best possible haven, the Serbian Being present at the Davis Cup A8 final in Malaga To say goodbye, in his last dance, to the best Spanish athlete of all time.

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