The Sports Spotlight: Tennis - Tough day: Tearful farewell from Nadal at Madrid tournament
Rafael Nadal, the famous Spanish tennis player, tearfully said goodbye to fans after he was defeated in the round of 16 at a tournament in Madrid. Nadal, who is 37 years old, lost to Jiri Lehecka from the Czech Republic with a score of 7-6, 4-6. It's likely that he's played his last match at this tournament, which he's won 5 times before.
"This is a tough day, but it's real life." explained Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams." My body and my life have been trying to give me hints for some time now." He expressed his feelings on the court, where he's had so many memorable moments. "Madrid meant a lot to me, even more than a Grand Slam. The years here will stay with me forever."
He still considers his week in Madrid to be positive despite the early exit in the tournament. He's also optimistic about his chances in the Masters tournament in Rome, which starts on Monday. During his farewell tour, Nadal has been repeatedly affected by physical problems. Winning the Olympics in Paris and the Grand Slam tournament at the same site in late May are two of his main goals for this year. Nadal has already won the Roland Garros tournament 14 times.
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Source: www.stern.de
