The man with 22 Grand Slam titles is playing his very last Davis Cup tournament this week in Malaga. Here we hear from those who have worked closely with him throughout their careers.
The world of the little yellow ball is unanimous. Rafael Nadal is a humble and generous man off the court. On the court, the gentle champion was transformed into a warrior who never left anything to the competition. The diabolical left-hander traumatized many. Just ask Richard Gasquetwho rivalled Nadal in the youth category, and who was beaten 18 times in 18 professional matches by the Majorcan. ” There are few confrontations between us that I remember with pleasure. It’s very demoralizing (…) It’s not pleasant to evoke certain memories with him, and God knows how much I appreciate him. “he confided in his biography, Richard Gasquet. Against all odds. Three years ago, the Biterrois tried to explain to the Figaro why Nadal soared above the competition, especially on clay : “ He walks all over you with his devastating left-handed lift and he has this ability to progress year after year and to…
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