Paris, Oct 10, 2024 (AFP) - Six memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals

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2024-10-10

Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he would retire from tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a spectacular career that brought him 22 Grand Slam titles. AFP Sport recalls six of the Spaniard's greatest Slam finals: Nadal beat Mariano Puerta 6-7 (7/6), 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 -- The one that started it all. Nadal came in as an 18-year-old left-hander on the rise, with a huge top-spin forehand and expectations to match. He won all three cla......

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