Stefanos Tsitsipas didn’t want to pay just an ordinary tribute to Rafael Nadal as the Greek in his style sent out a very deep message while reflecting on the Spaniard’s upcoming retirement.
On Thursday, the 22-time Grand Slam champion put an end to all the speculations regarding his tennis future – he confirmed that next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga will be his last stop. While the news itself wasn’t surprising, it still came as a big shock and disappointment to the majority of the tennis community, from fans to players.
Since then, tributes have been pouring in from pretty much all sides as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are just some of the big names who had warm words for the Spanish tennis icon.
And Tsitsipas – who grew up looking up to Nadal before facing him nine times and playing him several times on the biggest stage – joined that list by paying a very beautiful tribute not only to the 38-year-old’s greatness but also his personality.
“As I hung the poster of Rafael Nadal on my wall, it wasn’t just a picture… but a reminder that dreams can take flight. I spent countless nights dreaming of emulating his legacy, driven by his relentless spirit and unmatched passion for the…
