Manolo Santana, Madrid’s favorite son after death

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The tennis player Manolo Santana He received this Wednesday, after his death, the title of favorite son of the city of Madrid, collected by his widow, claudia rodriguezat Caja Mágica at the end of that game Rafael Nadal beat the Serbian Myomir Kecmanovicby 6-1 and 7-6 (4).

The mayor of Madrid, Jose Luis Martinez Almeidashowed the difference, on the track that bears Santana’s name and during the tournament he taught for many years.

A large banner with the player’s photo and signature is displayed on the center court stand, where photos of his career are projected.

Santana, winner of two Roland Garros tournaments, a Wimbledon and a US Open, died in December at the age of 83.

Present in brief salute to him today is Rafael Nadal, Feliciano López, Carlos Moyà, Marc López, Carlos Costa, David Nalbandian and Ion Tiriacto other players.

Source: La Verdad

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