Riyadhthe audience of The Veniu, bid farewell with honor, in a beautiful ceremony, worthy of, Rafael Nadaldefeated by Novak Djokovic by 6-2 and 7-6 (5) in the final classic between the two best players, the most successful, in the history of tennis.
Knowing that the legend ends, the organization of Six Kings Slamthe luxurious exhibition event created by Saudi Arabiawould like to recognize everything that both players have given to the world of tennis and thank the presence of two historic athletes at this event in Saudi Arabia.
At the end of the clash for third place, the organization of the tournament wanted to end the classic tennis with a tribute to both protagonists, who received the trophy in the middle of the court. Then, there was a side with the Spanish.
Nadal, after listening to Djokovic’s words of thanks and recognition, watched a video of the other players in which they highlighted the Spaniard’s contribution to the sport and all that it has meant to their careers. Among them, Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, are also participants in this luxurious exhibition.
The best came later, when Turki Al-Sheikh, advisor to the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia, who witnessed the matches, presented a life-size gold racket to the winner of twenty-two Grand Slams.
“You left an indelible mark on our sport. Don’t leave tennis, stay a little longer,” Djokovic said in Spanish. “Everything I experienced with you was an honor. Thank you very much for all the legacy you left in the world of tennis,” said Djokovic.
“You left an incredible legacy. Thank you so much for everything you gave and what you left in the world of tennis,” the Serbian added at center court, thanking the organization for “everything incredible -believe these days.”
“Rafa, I don’t know where to start. I went back to our first match, in 2005. Who would have told us that we are twenty years into sixty matches. This rivalry has been incredible, very intense,” he added.
“I hope we can sit somewhere, one day, on the beach and have a drink and talk about life and other things,” Djokovic concluded.
For his part, Nadal acknowledged the contribution Novak Djokovic made to his career and praised the tough competition the two have fought for nearly two decades, at the end of the fight for third and fourth place at the Six Kings Slam, if where they They played the last classic between the two in the history of tennis.
The organization of the event gave a friendly farewell to the Spaniard who in a month will end his career, at the Davis Cup Finals.
“Thank you Novak and your team for all the moments we shared on the court. You have been an amazing rival that has helped me overcome my limits for fifteen years. Thank you because without that I would not be I’m a player now,” he said on the center court of The Veniu the winner of twenty-two Grand Slams.
“Congratulations on your titles, Novak and on your career and I wish you the best for the future,” added Rafael Nadal, who will miss “almost everything.”
“For almost twenty years being competitive on the best stages, where I dreamed of being when I was little. I cannot thank enough for the support received during this time. I am very lucky,” he added.
Source: La Verdad
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