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Rafael Nadal’s legendary career came to an end on Tuesday when he lost 6-4, 6-4 to the Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup.
The 38-year-old announced in October that the Davis Cup would be his last professional event.
After his final match, the tennis world saluted him. Serena Williams, Roger Federer and more showed him love on social media.
The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter
Serena Williams decked out in Rafa Nadal gear today with a beautiful message for him:
“We’re gonna always love you. We’re gonna always miss you. This isn’t a retirement right? You’re moving on.”
🐐 supporting a 🐐
My heart. 🥹
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Roger Federer @rogerfederer
Vamos, @RafaelNadal!
As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.
Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I…
Coco Gauff @CocoGauff
today, I am from spain 🇪🇸 #rafa
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