Rafael Nadal’s three things he misses about tennis including surprise pick

Rafael Nadal has revealed the unique moments before a match are what he misses the most about the sport. The Spaniard decided to call time on his glittering career in 2024, bowing out as a legend of tennis at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga.

Nadal said goodbye to his career with a huge trophy collection, including a record 14 French Open titles, two Australian Open wins, four US Open victories and two Wimbledon triumphs. The 38-year-old spent 209 weeks as the world number one men’s player in tennis, and his 81 consecutive victories on clay continue to be the longest single-surface win streak in the modern era. It is clear that Nadal is a champion like no other – but what does he miss most about the sport?

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