Kyrgios: "We had our differences, but you were an incredible warrior"

The announced retirement of Rafa Nadal in November is quickly making headlines around the world, and some of his colleagues and professional rivals have not hesitated to speak up about it. One of them is the always controversial Nick Kyrgios, with whom he has had a curious relationship, with ups and downs over the years. Their rivalry has been quite prominent, and now the Australian did not want to miss the opportunity to express what he truly thinks about the Spaniard whom he will miss. "Rafa, don't retire, I want to play with you one last time. We had our differences, but you were an incredible warrior. I wish you the best and good luck with whatever comes next," he wrote on his X account. "I've had nightmares that have woken me up thinking about Rafa, I'm going to miss them. He was someone I used to prepare for. He was a motivation, an inspiration. Damn, it's true, people bring out the best in you, and you were one of those people. Damn."

Damn. I’ve had nightmares that have woke me up about Rafa ☹️ I’m gonna miss them. This was someone that I used to prepare for ☹️ he was a motivation - I guess an inspiration. Fuck - it’s true- people do bring the best out of you. You were one of those people 🙏🏽 damn…..

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 10, 2024

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