Tennis
Olkhovsky: “It’s sad when people like Nadal leave the sport”
Rafael Nadal / Photo: © DeFodi Images / Contributor / DeFodi Images / Gettyimages.ru
Champion of the 1994 Australian Open and 1993 Roland Garros in mixed doubles, Andrei Olkhovsky, expressed regret that 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal decided to retire.
Nadal announced his retirement on Thursday. The 38-year-old Spaniard’s last tournament will be the Davis Cup Final Eight, which will be held in Malaga from November 19 to 24.
— Nadal is a great player. He won Roland Garros 14 times. A unique tennis player and an interesting and unique personality. When such people leave the sport, it is somewhat sad. But I think many were ready for this – it was not a surprise. Because it’s hard to play at the highest level if you’re not physically ready,” Olkhovsky is quoted as saying by “Championship.”
Nadal is a 22-time Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic champion.
Source: Sportbox
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