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Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis after the last Davis Cup in November, prompting several tributes from the tennis community. However, Nick Kyrgios does not share the same thoughts as many of his teammates, expressing fury toward the Spanish superstar.
Rafael Nadal retired after Roger Federer. Struggling with severe physical concerns in recent months, the Spaniard chose to stop his career at the end of the previous Davis Cup. The year 2025 will thus be without the Bull of Manacor, leaving a big vacuum on the circuit. While many players have expressed love for Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios has made news once more with his honest statements.
“I couldn’t stand him. I disliked and despised him so much when I saw him walking around,” he says on the Nothing Major Podcast, according to We Love Tennis. “He’s someone who has always inspired me. If I were playing against him, I would prepare and attempt to play my best tennis. When I played against Federer and Novak, I didn’t feel angry with them. Everyone idolized Nadal, claiming in academies that he worked hard and was this and that. I thought, ‘I can’t stand this guy.’ I wanted to demonstrate that you can have fun, relax, and beat guys like him.”
Not everyone feels the same way about Rafael Nadal. Gaël Monfils appeared on Kevin Ferreira’s YouTube channel, nostalgically recalling his lost final at the 2016 Monte-Carlo Masters. “He beat me 6-0 (in the last set).” It’s not simply that he’s a little better than you; he gives you three games and wins 6-3. Gaël, congratulations for reaching the final, but remember to work hard. You approach the loss with a wealth of experience. In fact, you learn. “I was on top of my game, and he slapped me down, but it was beautiful.”
