Djokovic, the antithesis of Nadal on the road to retirement: “Physically I can recover, but mentally I can’t”
Nacho Encabo
22 August, 2026
Rafael Nadal retired because his body would no longer allow him to play tennis. His mind always wanted more. One more season, one more Roland Garros, one more battle. The Spaniard did not want to leave. He was forced out