Emotional reflections from Uncle Toni on Rafael's career, the moment he knew he was retiring, and the legacy his nephew will leave.
Toni Nadal
Toni Nadal has wanted to speak about the farewell as a professional tennis player of his nephew Rafa: "There are players who, due to their sporting achievements, go beyond their specific sport, like Djokovic. But there are others who, because of their way of winning, go beyond the sport. That's what happens with Federer and Rafael because life is not just about winning but how you win. Both have earned high respect," said Toni. "If they reach Sunday, then I can be there. I have work all week, and it is impossible for me to be there".
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Toni Nadal has shared his impressions of everything that happened at the US Open 2024 in an article in his column at ElPaís, where he delved deeply into Jannik Sinner. The Spanish coach believes that Sinner has been able to handle the doping process well due to having a clear conscience and considers him currently to be "a practically unstoppable player for most." He highlights the high power he puts into his shots and how challenging it is to overcome him from the baseline, and he thinks that this improvement by the Italian will make things difficult for Alcaraz.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal: "Tener la conciencia tranquila ha permitido a Sinner sobrellevar su caso de doping"
The uncle and former coach resolves some doubts about Rafa Nadal's retirement: "We all knew that this day had to come".
Toni Nadal says this, one of the people who has been closest to the Balearic player during his career. Besides, he confesses how he found out about his nephew's retirement.
Toni Nadal wanted to express his opinion about the Jannik Sinner case now that all the facts have been clarified. After observing the reactions of others and reflecting on the issue, Rafa's uncle and former coach shared insightful thoughts in his column for El País. He firmly believes in the innocence of the Italian player. "I find it unthinkable that he could have acted falsely and knowingly regarding doping. His team's mistake has been sufficiently punished," stated the Spaniard, before criticizing those who unjustly condemn Sinner. "I don't understand some players casting doubt on his innocence or demanding a punishment they know would be excessive," he commented.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal y su defensa a ultranza de Sinner
Toni Nadal reviewed the events of the Wimbledon 2024 final in ElPaís and expressed his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz, whom he described as "the fastest player I have ever seen in my entire life." Rafa's uncle highlighted the lack of technical weaknesses in the player from Murcia and how challenging it is to devise a proper strategy to try to beat him, criticizing Djokovic's plan in the final, which involved attempting to shorten points and come to the net. "Wanting to win against Carlos nowadays based on speed is almost impossible. Perhaps only Sinner is capable of going head-to-head with him," stated Toni, who emphasized the exciting rivalry that Alcaraz may have with the Italian in the upcoming years.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal: "Alcaraz es el tenista más rápido que he visto en toda mi vida"
Emotional reflections from Uncle Toni on Rafael's career, the moment he knew he was retiring, and the legacy his nephew will leave.
The uncle and former coach resolves some doubts about Rafa Nadal's retirement: "We all knew that this day had to come".
Toni Nadal has wanted to speak about the farewell as a professional tennis player of his nephew Rafa: "There are players who, due to their sporting achievements, go beyond their specific sport, like Djokovic. But there are others who, because of their way of winning, go beyond the sport. That's what happens with Federer and Rafael because life is not just about winning but how you win. Both have earned high respect," said Toni. "If they reach Sunday, then I can be there. I have work all week, and it is impossible for me to be there".
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal: "Federer y Rafa se han ganado un respeto superior"
Toni Nadal says this, one of the people who has been closest to the Balearic player during his career. Besides, he confesses how he found out about his nephew's retirement.
Toni Nadal has shared his impressions of everything that happened at the US Open 2024 in an article in his column at ElPaís, where he delved deeply into Jannik Sinner. The Spanish coach believes that Sinner has been able to handle the doping process well due to having a clear conscience and considers him currently to be "a practically unstoppable player for most." He highlights the high power he puts into his shots and how challenging it is to overcome him from the baseline, and he thinks that this improvement by the Italian will make things difficult for Alcaraz.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal: "Tener la conciencia tranquila ha permitido a Sinner sobrellevar su caso de doping"
Toni Nadal wanted to express his opinion about the Jannik Sinner case now that all the facts have been clarified. After observing the reactions of others and reflecting on the issue, Rafa's uncle and former coach shared insightful thoughts in his column for El País. He firmly believes in the innocence of the Italian player. "I find it unthinkable that he could have acted falsely and knowingly regarding doping. His team's mistake has been sufficiently punished," stated the Spaniard, before criticizing those who unjustly condemn Sinner. "I don't understand some players casting doubt on his innocence or demanding a punishment they know would be excessive," he commented.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal y su defensa a ultranza de Sinner
Toni Nadal reviewed the events of the Wimbledon 2024 final in ElPaís and expressed his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz, whom he described as "the fastest player I have ever seen in my entire life." Rafa's uncle highlighted the lack of technical weaknesses in the player from Murcia and how challenging it is to devise a proper strategy to try to beat him, criticizing Djokovic's plan in the final, which involved attempting to shorten points and come to the net. "Wanting to win against Carlos nowadays based on speed is almost impossible. Perhaps only Sinner is capable of going head-to-head with him," stated Toni, who emphasized the exciting rivalry that Alcaraz may have with the Italian in the upcoming years.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal: "Alcaraz es el tenista más rápido que he visto en toda mi vida"