Exactly a year ago, in front of an emotional home crowd in Málaga, Rafael Nadal couldn’t get past Botic van de Zandschulp, falling to the Dutchman 6-4, 6-4. His appearance at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals ultimately marked the end of his legendary career. Since stepping away from the tour, the face of the Rafa Nadal Academy has understandably kept busy. And now, Rafael Nadal finally reveals his true feelings after taking the court again.

Yesterday, Nadal sat down with Jorge Valdano on Movistar+’s Universo Valdano to reflect on everything he lived through on the court from a new perspective. Speaking with striking honesty, the former Spanish star admitted he reached the finish line completely spent, with nothing left in the tank.

“I played 45 minutes with Eala, they asked me to play and I

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