The 22-time Grand Slam champion, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, has shared some of the most memorable moments of his professional career.
Idman.biz reports that he discussed these significant experiences with the AS portal.
"It’s always easier and more natural to remember the most recent ones because they’re fresher in your mind. But for me, there have been moments that were particularly meaningful. Roland Garros 2006, for instance. That was the first year after my foot injury. It’s not about making it sound dramatic, but we honestly didn’t think I’d ever play tennis competitively again. I remember that because we went through some tough times. Later injuries in your career, after you’ve achieved a lot, are a bit easier to handle, or at least viewed through a different lens. But when you’re just starting out, and after your first really good season you’re told you might never play again, it’s hard. It wasn’t a matter of weeks - it was months. From Madrid, which was indoors, until January, I couldn’t find a solution," the tennis maestro emphasized.
He also reflected on memories from Wimbledon 2008 and other tournaments: "There were other key moments in my career: Wimbledon 2008, the Olympics that year, which were really special too; all of 2013, after being out from Wimbledon 2012 until Viña del Mar with knee pain, was emotional… And Australia 2022 is one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve had."
