As incredible as it might sound, Rafael Nadal played his final Madrid Open, and he received an emotional tribute after his final match.
Everything in the Spanish capital was centered around this year’s Madrid Open, possibly being the last time Nadal will play here. He said it out loud; he said that it was the final time he would play at the event, as incredible as it sounds.
The match was scheduled for 21:30 local time, ensuring a packed crowd, and we saw many familiar faces there. Nadal battled Jiri Lehecka and lost in two sets, after which there was a ceremony.
The Spanish legend received a beautiful tribute, and he spoke to the crowd as part of that ceremony, spotlighting how he feels as his journey in tennis likely comes to an end.
“It has been a very special week for me, very positive in many ways. I have had the opportunity to play on this court again. It has been very special on a sporting level and on an emotional level.”
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