Rafael Nadal bade farewell to the Madrid Open after crashing out in the last 16 in the Spanish star's last ever appearance at the tournament.
Rafael Nadal reacts after his round of 16 match against Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, 30 April 2024. Image: EPA/Chema MoyaRafael Nadal reacts after his round of 16 match against Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, 30 April 2024.
A special ceremony was held on Manolo Santana Stadium after Tuesday’s match, with banners suspended above the stands with the words “Gracias Rafa” and signifying the years in which he has won the Madrid tournament. “It’s amazing for me, to share the court with such a legendary player is a dream come true,” said Lehecka.
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