Translation: The interesting words from Barty about Nadal's farewell: "It has been a very beautiful celebration"

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Ashleigh Barty, former world number one, has been the latest figure in the tennis world to speak out about Rafa Nadal's farewell from the Davis Cup a few days ago. Unlike most, the Australian star offers a unique perspective through which she reveals her true retirement intentions and why they ended up being cut short. Her words are positive towards Rafa himself and the farewell event, even in the face of an unexpected defeat.

"I love Rafa, I liked the way he retired. He wanted to represent Spain in a team environment. That was my dream; I wanted to retire representing Australia in a Fed Cup tie in Brisbane that didn't happen. I know that feeling of celebrating your career with the people you love," confessed Ashleigh Barty in an interview with CODE Esports, where she admits what her retirement intentions were in contrast to what actually happened due to the pandemic.

"A very beautiful celebration"

"It has been a very beautiful celebration for him and his career. So many tributes from players and other athletes worldwide. He has shown the positive impact he had on sports and life in general," said the former world number one. The Australian retired almost three years ago, at the end of March in the 2022 season, a time when Covid-19 restrictions began to intensify in various parts of the world. Although tennis later resumed, it was played without spectators, something Barty did not consider as an option for her farewell.

The three-time Grand Slam winner ended her career through a video statement on social media. It is now that Ashleigh has revealed that her intentions were to retire alongside her Australian team members in the Billie Jean King Cup in Brisbane that season, if it hadn't been for the pandemic.

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