Last Saturday was a very special day for Rafa Nadal. The Spaniard played what could be the last individual match of his ‘Six Kings Slam’ career.
It was in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) against Novak Djokovic, who took the victory, although the honors went to the 14-time Roland Garros winner. Well, the awards and such.
At the end of the match, the organization of the tournament wanted to end the tennis classic with a tribute to both protagonists, who received a trophy in the middle of the court. Then, there was a side with the Spanish.
Turki Al-Sheikh, advisor to the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia, presented a life-size solid gold racket to Nadala very special gift… and very expensive.
In the last few hours, it became known the figure at which that racket is valued, not more or less than 250,000 euros.
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 his team for all the moments we shared on the court. You have been an amazing rival who has helped me push my limits for fifteen years. Thank you because without that I wouldn’t be the player I am today,” said the twenty-two Grand Slam winner in the middle of The Veniu court.
“Congratulations on your titles, Novak and your career and I wish you the best for the futureRafa Nadal added that he 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 you enough for the support received during this time. “I’m very lucky,” he added.
Source: La Verdad
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