"I had a lot of trouble walking for a month," Nadal's confessions about his life as a retiree
After more than 20 years at the highest level, Nadal ended his career in November 2024. A difficult choice for the Majorcan, but logical given his history of injuries.
Questioned in The Athletic, the Spaniard reflected on this abrupt stop as well as his new life outside of tennis:
"After my retirement, I had a lot of pain in my foot. I had a lot of trouble walking for a month. It's much better today. From now on, I want to spend time at home. I postponed a lot of things until the end of the season because of the baby, and then I have to work.
I have too many things in my life that, for me, are more important today. I love tennis, I also love other things, and I want to enjoy this moment of my life. I will also pick up tennis again one day because I don't want to forget how to play (laughs)."
For reference, Nadal became a father for the second time to a little boy named Miquel (born August 7, 2025).
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