It is fair to say that without one of us, without the other two, we would not have achieved the numbers that all three of us have achieved. In some ways, we pushed our limits in every sense of the word. Physically, it hurt us a lot, but on a tennis and mental level, it took us to a higher level of demand. That is also why we were able to have such a long career.

Rafael Nadal told reporters (via Mundo Deportivo)

Nadal led 24-16 against Federer but was 29-31 against Djokovic. The Serb edged Nadal as well as Federer in the head-to-head contests, with a 27-23 lead over the 43-year-old.

Rafael Nadal enjoys life after retirement

Rafael Nadal doesn’t miss tennis much because suffering from injuries in the last few years helped him move on after retirement. The Spaniard also explained why living his life without pushing himself again and again has given him peace of mind.

Now I’m able to live with very little pain and that’s very important for me. In the end, getting up and going down the stairs normally is a very important step forward for me in my daily life, being able to live with the peace of mind of not having much pain.

Rafael Nadal told reporters

Nadal also made his feelings known about his future. Although he did not mention one particular thing that he wants to do, he wants to discover what motivates him in his life post-retirement.

Though Nadal played his last match of his career at the 2024 Davis Cup, his last Men’s singles clash was at the Swedish Open. He had reached the final, his first and last of the 2024 season, but was defeated by Nuno Borges in straight sets.