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Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain
Credit: BBC Sport- Published 3 days ago
Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".
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Published 3 days ago - 02:50
Nadal retires from tennis after 23 years
Rafael Nadal's historic career came to a close when the Netherlands defeated Spain in the Davis Cup. During an emotional speech that ran over 10 minutes long, Nadal spoke to more than 10,000 fans in Malaga. After 23 years in the game and many struggles with injury, the 38-year-old retires as the second-most successful men's singles player of all time.
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