“End comes to everyone,” Rafael Nadal grandmother reacts to legend’s retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal's grandmother has given her thoughts on the Spanaird's decision to retire from professional tennis.

“End comes to everyone,” Rafael Nadal grandmother reacts to legend’s retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal grandmother reacts to him retiring (Images via Imago, Mundo Deportivo)

Rafael Nadal shocked the tennis world when he announced his retirement from professional tennis on Thursday (October 10). A 22-time Grand Slam champion, Nadal will have his last dance at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.

This announcement from Nadal elicited different responses. While some were emotional that the legend would no longer be playing at the highest level, some hailed him for his achievements. Meanwhile, his grandmother has stated that it was inevitable.

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Isabel Homar said she was happy that the 38-year-old has decided to call it a day because he can now spend more time with his kid. She is happy with whatever Nadal has achieved in his career and said that the end was inevitable.

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I am very satisfied with everything he has achieved, but the end comes to everyone , now he will play with the child. I’ve experienced many important moments: Wimbledon, Roland Garros… I’ve been through a lot of pain, but we’ve followed him a lot.

Rafael Nadal’s grandmother said (via IB3 News)

Homar further claimed that Nadal kept his retirement decision a secret and told only select family members about it.

I know he sent a message to his cousins ​​so they knew before, but I saw him the other day and he didn’t tell me anything…I am very happy with him, he is a very good person and a great athlete. They love him for everything: I’ve seen many reports about his retirement and they made me cry.

Isabel Homar added

Nadal announced his retirement due to persistent injury problems. The Spaniard has been troubled a lot in the last few years, and despite his efforts, he has not been able to return to his best level.

Rafael Nadal already thinking about his next career move

While there is still a month left before Rafael Nadal officially retires from the ATP Tour, the Spaniard has already started thinking about his next career move. Interestingly, it is not at all related to tennis.

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Retiring tennis legend Rafael Nadal hopes to become Real Madrid president someday. (via NY Times)

Nadal, who is an ardent follower of the La Liga club Real Madrid, intends to become the club’s president one day A lifelong supporter of the club, Nadal is a close friend of club president Florentino Perez and is regularly seen attending games at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The 38-year-old was made an honorary member in 2011. Last month, in an interview with Movistar, Nadal expressed his desire to become the club’s president.

Would I like to be [president]? I think so. I think I’d like to. But there are a lot of things. Right now there’s nothing to say because we have the best possible president [Perez]. What I think today, I might not think tomorrow. There are lots of twists and turns in life. You have to know if you’re qualified to do this kind of thing. I’m quite realistic.

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The tennis legend has the backing of the current president Perez, who has spoken highly of Nadal in the past and went as far as to say that he’d be a “magnificent choice” in 2018.