Serena Williams opens up on ‘silence’ regarding Rafael Nadal’s retirement ⁩

American great Serena Williams reveals why she was silent on social media after Rafael Nadal announced his retirement.

Serena Williams opens up on ‘silence’ regarding Rafael Nadal’s retirement ⁩

Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal (via Tennis Gazette/tennishead)

Serena Williams has expressed her disappointment at missing Rafael Nadal’s retirement announcement. The 43-year-old also revealed the reason for missing the tennis legend’s emotional announcement via social media.

Nadal announced his decision to end his two-decade-long career at the Davis Cup Finals in November. He has already been added to the Spanish team alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Pablo Carreno Busta, and Roberto Bautista Agut.

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Williams was pretty silent when Nadal made his retirement announcement due to health reasons. She has now shared an update on her health status with her fans, adding that she underwent an MRI for a lump in her neck in May.

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The 23-time Grand Slam champion is currently receiving treatment for it and recovering well. During the recovery, she revealed that she also missed the Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year award event.

So many things I missed like @glamourmag Woman of the Year awards, @RafaelNadal retirement and I am still recovering, but getting better. Health always comes first.

Serena Williams said on X

Both tennis legends share a mutual respect for one another because of their monumental achievements in the sport. Meanwhile, Nadal has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Six Kings Slam event, which gets underway on Wednesday (October 16).

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Rafael Nadal shares candid reason behind his illustrious career

Rafael Nadal‘s legacy in the sport is astonishing. The 38-year-old became known as the King of Clay, having won over 60 titles on the surface. He lifted the Roland Garros 14 times in his career, a record no other player has reached. He also won 92 tour-level titles, including 22 Grand Slams and 36 Masters 1000 crowns.

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Rafael Nadal (Image via X)

The Spaniard is competing for the $6 million prize money of the Six Kings Slam event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During an interview, he admitted that he has had an illustrious career because he aimed to do better every day.

It’s one of the most beautiful aspects of sports, of course. You need to have that determination and clearly defined goals to work every day aiming to be better. Having great opponents on the other side of the net gives you a clearer perspective on what things you need to keep doing.

Rafael Nadal said (via Puntodebreak)
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Nadal has been given a first-round bye in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event. He is expected to be in action on Thursday (October 17) against either Carlos Alcaraz or Holger Rune. If he does win, he will likely face Novak Djokovic in the final.