22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open because his hip injury has not healed and said he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. Many of tennis’ biggest stars quickly reacted to the news.
You will be missed at Roland Garros this year @RafaelNadal, the King of Clay always. Your outstanding physical power, fighting spirit and dedication to tennis is unrivalled in the modern era. Rest up, mate. I look forward to seeing you again, on court or off. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/r1bakMtGVR
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) May 19, 2023
We send our best to Rafa.
It was a great honor and a privilege to present the winner’s trophy to you last year.
Every professional athlete deserves to play on or retire on their own terms.
Thank you, @RafaelNadal, and the French Tennis Federation. pic.twitter.com/AFsi1ppX9y
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 19, 2023
Muchísimo ánimo Rafa! ❤️ Muy doloroso y triste para todos que no puedas estar en Roland Garros ni jugar más este año, pero deseando que 2024 sea una gran temporada para ti y puedas despedirte como el gran campeón que eres! 🤝🏻 @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/KIfVSnRRS7
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) May 18, 2023
Querido @RafaelNadal, hoy es un día duro, pero estamos a tu lado más que nunca. Orgullosos de ti ahora y siempre ❤️
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) May 18, 2023
Rafa,
We can’t imagine how hard this decision was. We’ll definitely miss you at this year’s Roland-Garros. Take care of yourself to come back stronger on courts.
Hoping to see you next year in Paris 🧡 pic.twitter.com/lTN3GExBFo
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 18, 2023
GET. WELL. SOON. RAFA.
— Nicolas Kiefer (@Nicolas_Kiefer) May 18, 2023
Raaaaffffaaa 🥲
Hope to see you back next year 🤞🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
— Jo Durie (@Jodurie) May 18, 2023
Que sensación más rara habrá en @rolandgarros sin su Rey @RafaelNadal y que pena más grande para el deporte Mundial,pero sabiendo que lo intentarás en tu Last Dance particular el año que viene estaremos deseando vivirlo!!! Animo Genio de Genios
— Nico Almagro (@NicoAlmagro) May 19, 2023
Todo el ánimo del mundo, @RafaelNadal. Ojalá puedas volver muy pronto a competir, tengas salud y seas capaz de completar tu carrera deportiva como te mereces. ¡Te esperamos con ilusión!
— Carla Suárez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) May 18, 2023
Seventeen years between his first and most recent @rolandgarros titles 🏆
We’re hoping for a healthy recovery for the dominant force on clay.
Get well soon, @RafaelNadal, the tennis community will miss you at the French Open this year 🫶 pic.twitter.com/x0uSYFVSqA
— International Tennis Hall of Fame (@TennisHalloFame) May 18, 2023
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