“I’m not more satisfied,” Rafael Nadal reveals he would have loved to win 25 career Grand Slams
Rafael Nadal has stated that he would have loved to surpass Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam tally before his retirement.
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Rafael Nadal has a few weeks of professional tennis left before he hangs up his racket. The Spaniard has won everything the sport can offer and has claimed most titles several times. However, he is behind Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam tally, despite once being in the lead.
Nadal has stated that he would have loved to surpass the Serbian’s Major title tally. When he claimed his 22nd Major title at the 2022 French Open, he became the first male player to achieve the feat. At that time, Djokovic had claimed only 21 Grand Slams.
However, in 2023, Djokovic won three of the four Grand Slams, which took his tally to 24 and his lead over Nadal to two. Following his retirement announcement, Nadal will finish his career with 22 Majors to his name.
This means that Djokovic can stretch the lead over his arch-rival and perhaps solidify his position as the greatest player of all time. In a recent interview, Nadal revealed that he would have loved to have 25 Slams to his name.
You reach the end of your career and, honestly, I am not more satisfied than Federer for having 22 and him 20. And I don’t think I would be more satisfied or happy if I had 25, one more than Djokovic’s 24. I say it from the heart. Of course, I would like to be at 25, without a doubt, because that’s what sport is all about, trying to be the best. However, when it is over, you value what has been all together, not if it has been a little more.
Rafael Nadal said (via as.com)
Nadal finished fourth in the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia recently. He failed to win a single match at the event, losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals and to Djokovic in the third-place match.
Rafael Nadal “proud” of ending his career at the Davis Cup Finals
Rafael Nadal has revealed that he is satisfied with what he has achieved in the sport. The 38-year-old is arguably one of the best players to have graced the sport. He has won 92 singles career titles, including 22 Grand Slams and a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
However, the Spaniard struggled with injuries recently and was forced to withdraw from several tournaments. His best run this year was at the Nordea Open, where he finished as runner-up. Afte injuries have forced him to call time on his career, Nadal has stated that he is proud of everything he has achieved.
What I am most proud of is having finished my career and leaving tennis with the satisfaction of feeling valued and loved, not only by the public, who in the end can have a more passionate view of what the sport itself is, because what they see are your successes and there is a certain attitude towards all of that.
Rafael Nadal said
Nadal will end his career at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. He has won the Cup five times in his career and will be a big addition to the Spanish team as they look to get their hands on the title once again.
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