Big moment for Rafael Nadal in Paris – Diepresse.com
The tennis icon Rafael Nadal was adopted in an emotional ceremony on the famous Roland Garros complex. With his footprint, he was immortalized on the Center Court.
A year after his last appearance at the French Open, Rafael Nadal in the Stade Roland Garros was honored for his unforgettable achievements at the clay court classic in Paris. The 38-year-old ex-professional was celebrated loudly by the tennis fans and celebrated with minutes of ovation. The spectators wore almost completely brown T-shirts, some formed two hearts in white T-shirts and the word « Rafa ».
« /> Nadal with son man APA / AFP / Dimitar Dilkoff
Nadal won the French Open 14 times and shaped the tournament like no tennis player in front of him. Nowhere did the Spaniard play tennis better than on the Court Philippe-Chatrier. In his honor, his footprint was revealed, which will remain on the Center Court of the French Open forever.
« /> « Merci, Rafa »: The fans in the audience are also visibly moved. Reuters / Gonzalo Fuentes
Federer, Djokovic and Murray honor Nadal
« It’s not just now. I don’t even know where to start, » said Nadal visibly moved. « This is without a doubt the most important tennis court of my entire career. Roland Garros is unique, » said the Spaniard, who was celebrated by the 15,000 spectators for minutes and displaced some tears. As the highlight of the ceremony, Nadal’s long -time rival Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray came up and hugged Nadal.
