The Murcian admitted that he had to leave the bench because of the nerves he had watching Rafa play
Nadal and Alcaraz, in the presentation of the teams
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JOAN SOLSONA
Malaga
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The Spanish doubles, with Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers, and captain David Ferrer They came to meet the media after Spain’s defeat against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at Martín Carpena in Málaga.
Nadal’s retirement. “Rafa has shown the passion with which tennis must be lived. Lucky to have him around. I wish he had arrived on the circuit earlier. I have had unforgettable moments. Thanks to him I have wanted to be a tennis player. For the young people who come from behind it has been a lucky to be able to live the stage of Rafa, Federer, and Djokovic, who continues to play. The fight between those three gladiators. If we don’t reach their level, I don’t want it to be a frustration. I’m going to try to give my best every time. day. If at the end of my career, I have half of what he has done, I will be more than happy to follow what these beasts have done.
If at the end of my career I have half as much as him I will leave more than happy
Emotions on the bench watching Rafa. “I had to leave because I was too nervous. If I stayed the whole time I wouldn’t have been able to play my game. I already said I wanted to win for him.”
Rafa relief. “He has been one of the great ambassadors of tennis. I don’t want to think that I have to follow his legacy. The way he left has been incredible. He put tennis at the top.”
