Becker gives his point of view on Nadal's retirement: "The decision is the right one"

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She admits that the news hit her like a punch to the stomach. A reaction that many fans surely identify with. Boris Becker shares his viewpoint on Rafa Nadal's retirement decision, as at 38, he announced that his career as a professional player will come to an end next November after competing in the Davis Cup.

"I think the decision is the right one. What hasn't Rafael Nadal achieved? He held the world number one spot for 209 weeks, finished the year as number one in the rankings five times. Among his 22 Grand Slam titles, there are 14 Roland Garros. He also won all the other Grand Slams at least twice. These are unreal numbers," explains the German in an interview with Eurosport.

What sets Rafa Nadal apart

"Then you have to look at his rivals. Federer is one, Djokovic as well, so the end of the Big 3 is near. I met Rafael Nadal personally many decades ago when he was fourteen or fifteen years old. His uncle Toni introduced me to him. Back then, Rafa also played his forehand with two hands. I was amazed at that moment.

What really stands out is what sets him apart: his unwavering attitude, his ambition, his motivation, his eagerness to fight. The fact that he was always willing to go one step further than the others. It was incredible how many balls he chased after, and in the end, he always played until the end," says Becker.

"I don't recall any match where Nadal didn't want to play more. Sometimes he couldn't continue, but he played anyway. He always fought until the end, and many matches ended in the fifth set. I think that was his greatest quality, playing every match until the end with all his passion."

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