Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
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Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal's relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation on Sunday as being dictated by the 22-time ...
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