Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer’s former coach, expressed his surprise at Rafael Nadal’s decision to retire after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, considering the tennis legend’s iconic career. Ljubicic admitted that he initially thought Nadal might choose **Roland Garros**, where he has dominated with 14 titles, as the most fitting place to end his career. While shocked by the timing, Ljubicic acknowledged that only Nadal knows the true reasons for his decision, particularly given the ongoing battle with injuries that have plagued the Spaniard since 2022.
Nadal, who has struggled with recurring hip issues following his 2023 Australian Open injury, has spent much of the last year trying to return to full fitness. His repeated setbacks led him to conclude that the time to retire was nearing, confirming last week that the Davis Cup Finals would be his final tournament .
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