Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal’s Fans’ ‘Vamos’ Chants Don’t Last Long After He Breaks Their Hearts With Retirement Bombshell
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After a long time of testing fans’ patience, Rafael Nadal has finally dropped a surprise with his comeback announcement. Right from the start of this season, the admirers have been sharing their pain through different setbacks, including the one in Brisbane, Indian Wells, and Monte Carlo. While the fans were still not ready to give up on him, the Spaniard kept up with the expectations and is ready to grace the courts of Barcelona once again.
Giving out a confirmation just hours before the inaugural match, he announced, “I came here a bit of a last minute decision, because I didn’t know if I was going to be able to play. Tomorrow I will be on the court.” However, along with that, the Spaniard also dropped an emotional bomb by marking this season as the last one of his professional career.
As soon as the update started to gain views on social media, fans came forward to express their thoughts. A comment, diving in with a blend of both happy and sad nervous emotions for Rafa’s comeback, said, “I tried to act cool but I was more nervous like before a GS final,” comparing the feeling to the nervousness that exists before a major final.
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Omg!!! 😭🙌🏼. I tried to act cool but I was more nervous like before a GS final🤧. https://t.co/qr7cngGRW3
— 𝓝𝓪𝓭𝓪➁➁𝓲𝓬𝓪¹⁴ 🇺🇦 (@Nadallica86) April 15, 2024
Another fan, finding no heights to his excitement levels for Rafa’s comeback, wrote, “RAFA IS BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.”
RAFA IS BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK 🥹🥹🥹🥹 https://t.co/rfS1p1E4IP
— itsmepako (@demalaleche0) April 15, 2024
A comment, pointing to the fact that Rafa’s fanship also gets back with him, said, “WE ARE SO BACK BABYYY.”
WE ARE SO BACK BABYYY https://t.co/qHECSGtlEo
— kanishk (@kaajukatil) April 15, 2024
Another fan, taking a deep breath after hearing the update of the Spaniard finally ready to step back, mentioned the fact that he is, “Looking forward to see him on court”.
He’s finally back. Looking forward to see him on court 🥰🎾 @bcnopenbs @RafaelNadal https://t.co/QoYVt8jTgX
— Luisa Muñoz (@LuisaFdaMO) April 15, 2024
A comment, marking it as a special day for millions of Rafael Nadal fans, exclaimed, “WHAT A GREAT DAY TODAY IS”.
QUÉ GRAN DÍA ES HOY, VAMOOOOSSS!!! 💪🏼💪🏼
— David Garcia 5️⃣5️⃣🌶️🇪🇦 (@daviiidgaaarcia) April 15, 2024
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With these and several other comments down the line, it is evident that the fans are highly excited to gather the energy once again to root for the Spaniard in his last season in the tennis scene.
Rafael Nadal marks his Barcelona Open presence as the last one
Besides the excitement of the fans to see him back on the courts of Barcelona, Rafael Nadal also dropped a saddening update, mentioning that this will be the last time he participates in the event.
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“For me it’s a gift to be able to be here in Barcelona, I will treat it as my last year [here] and I want to enjoy every moment,” he said, marking an end to his participation in the tournament where he attained glory 12 times in his career.
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Now that the Spaniard has confirmed his presence as the last one, it is evident that the fans will be closely witnessing each of his matches, starting from the upcoming showdown against Flavio Cobolli.
Edited by:
Arunima Bhanot