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John McEnroe praises Rafael Nadal's record of never breaking a racquet

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John McEnroe praises Rafael Nadal's record of never breaking a racquet
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John McEnroe praised Rafael Nadal's remarkable career achievements, highlighting that Nadal never broke a racquet during his playing days. In a recent discussion on El Larguero, McEnroe expressed astonishment at this feat, noting that even other great players like Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz have broken racquets. He attributed this control to Nadal's intense respect for his equipment and ability to manage his emotions. Nadal recently participated in an exhibition match marking the ten-year anniversary of his academy, showcasing his enduring presence in tennis despite retiring.

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  • •John McEnroe commented on Nadal's career on El Larguero.
  • •Nadal never broke a racquet throughout his career.
  • •McEnroe highlighted that even Federer broke racquets.
  • •Nadal played in an exhibition match recently after retirement.
  • •Nadal's emotional control is seen as part of his legacy.
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  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — John McEnroe praises Rafael Nadal for what he did during his career that not even Roger Federer or Carlos Alcaraz could
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Rafael Nadal did some truly astounding things throughout his career, and has set some records that likely will never be broken. However, of all his...

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