Updated Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – 09:14
After singing the first of his farewells to the fields, having concluded the splendor of the tribute that was paid to him in the Manolo Santana after losing to Use Lehecka in his last match at the Madrid Masters 1000, late this Wednesday morning, Rafael Nadal He offered what was also his last press conference at the Caja Mgica.
Received with applause by journalists, he commented: “An exciting night. The people of Madrid or Spain have never failed me. What they have made me feel is going to stay with me forever. Three weeks ago I didn’t know if I would play again.” “an official match. I was able to say goodbye with a pretty decent match. This city and Spain have represented an energy that has helped me a lot in my career. I don’t know if it will be the last time I play in Spain, although it is very likely that it will be the case.” .
About his feelings in such a special moment, he said: “I was very emotional inside, but I didn’t want to shed a lot of tears. I haven’t finished my journey with the racket in my hand yet. It’s not the time to let everything go.” I have a way to go and I don’t want to let go of all that adrenaline yet. I have taken steps forward and we will see if I am able to consolidate those advances. My rival has played at a very high level. and even so I had my small opportunities in the first set. It was my best set since I returned to compete, it is the day that I have been in the best position on the court, muscularly, I had a little drop at the end of the first set.
The Davis Cup?
He left open the possibility of playing the Davis Cup, which is played in September in Valencia and whose final phase will be held in November in Malaga. “When I haven’t told you how things were going it was because I didn’t know what to tell you either, because I haven’t had any certainty in recent months. What happens in the future will be seen. I still like and get excited about playing this sport.”
Regarding the immediate future, it is worth having played four games in Madrid and that his body has withstood several hours of competition. “If I don’t have the confidence that my body responds, it is difficult for my tennis to work. I am doing things in the most prudent way. I will tell you about Roland Garros after Rome. I hope to be able to play in Rome.”
When it came to remembering the past at the tournament, he said: “The 2005 final was the beginning of many of the problems I have had in my sporting career, but it is one of the most beautiful memories. I broke my scaphoid in half.” during the game and the next day I couldn’t walk. I couldn’t imagine being here at almost 38 years old. At that time, we all envisioned a short and very complicated career. And even with the problems that have arisen, they have also given me the ability to evaluate. all the good things that have happened to me.”
2024-05-01 07:14:45
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