RAPHAEL NADAL: THE ONE MISTAKE THAT ALMOST COST THE MOST DISCIPLINED MAN ON THE COURT, A GLORIOUS CAREER…Toni Nadal

It’s a moment that tugs at the heartstrings of tennis fans worldwide—a farewell no one was ready for. After gracing the courts with over two decades of brilliance and an astounding 22 Grand Slam titles, the legendary Rafael Nadal is preparing to hang up his racquets after the ongoing Davis Cup Finals. Tributes for the Spanish maestro are pouring in from all corners of the globe, and now, adding her voice to this emotional chorus is none other than Serena Williams.

The former American tennis sensation took to her Instagram account to pay a heartwarming and unique tribute to the legendary player. She was seen in a special Nike gear, as she donned a white T-shirt with a picture of Nadal along with his iconic bulls-eye logo etched on it. She was also seen wearing a white headband with a red-bulls eye logo visible on it. “We are always gonna miss you,” she said, adding that it’s not a retirement rather Nadal is simply moving on to the next chapter of his life. But what caught the attention was the heartwarming caption she wrote along with the video.

Expressing her high regard for the tennis great, Williams wrote, “@rafaelnadal Congratulations on a career that most wont dare to dream of. I feel so fortunate to have been able to play when you were playing and being Great. You inspired me to be better, to play harder, for fight, to never give up, and to win more.” Continuing further, she highlighted how Nadal’s legacy would continue to inspire many budding players.

“No excuses just play the sport. You legacy will never die. Wow to see your career from the beginning to today was an honor Champ! Long live Rafa! #rafanadal,” she added further in the caption. Interestingly, Serena Williams is not the only former player and tennis great to share such remarks for Rafael Nadal as similar reactions also came from the Spaniard’s arch-rival and close friend Roger Federer.