Rafael Nadal Says He Is 'Close To Retirement,' Talks Roger Federer
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Rafael Nadal spoke about retirement, his friend and former rival Roger Federer and life as a father at a press conference ahead of his 'The Netflix Slam' match against Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas on Sunday.
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Rafael Nadal Says He Is 'Close to Retirement,' Talks Roger Federer
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Rafael Nadal Says He Is 'Close To Retirement,' Talks Roger Federer
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The retirement of Roger Federer is the abdication of tennis royalty