Nadal described being physically prepared for a match or a tournament as being ready to die on the court, reflecting his all-in approach to tennis.
After his final match, Nadal noted, "I don’t have the chance to be competitive the way I like to be competitive. My body is not able to give me the possibility."
Tennis does not give ideal endings to even its most garlanded heroes, Nadal remarked, acknowledging the harsh realities facing athletes at the end of their careers.
A spate of injuries before his retirement, starting with a cracked rib in 2022, and stemming from a career marked by physical battles, ultimately forced Nadal’s hand.
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