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‘Tennis will miss him’ - Robredo on Nadal's retirement

As Rafael Nadal ends his illustrious tennis career by representing Spain in the Davis Cup, what is his impact and legacy?

The 22-time Grand Slam champion announced he would retire at the end of the 2024 season, bringing to an end his 23-year professional career on court.

His former team-mate Tommy Robredo spoke to Sportsworld’s Lee James about Nadal’s legacy, playing with and against him and the gap his retirement will leave in the sport.

Image: Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd after losing in the Men's Double Quarterfinal on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

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