Eye of the Coach #96: Rafael Nadal will retire with no regrets
Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this November
October 14, 2024
Patrick Mouratoglou has said Rafael Nadal‘s retirement is a surprise, but he believes that the great Spaniard will hang up his racquet with no regrets.
In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, the Frenchman explains that he believed Nadal would push himself until next year’s Roland-Garros, a tournament the Spaniard has dominated for the past two decades.
Mouratoglou goes on to explain that it was clear, however, that at this year’s French Open Nadal was struggling greatly with his movement.
“I think Rafa’s legacy is very much about his values – the fact that he was one of the biggest fighters of all time, an incredible competitor.”
KEY MOMENTS
- 0.00 – Nadal has no regrets because he gave everything
- 0.09 – Rafa’s retirement is a surprise
- 0.23 – For the past two years, Nadal hasn’t been able to practise the way he wants to
- 0.36 – Nadal only at 50% at this year’s Roland-Garros
- 1.05 – Rafa’s forehand is probably the best ever
- 1.50 – One way in which Nadal could have improved his forehand
- 2.20 – Federer should never have sliced his backhand to Rafa
- 2.50 – Rafa’s legacy is his values
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