Nadal, how much is the solid gold racket he received at the Six Kings Slam worth?
Posted: 22 Oct 2024, 08:29
The champion, who is close to retiring, received the precious artefact as a gift at the end of the final for third place in the tennis tournament held in Riyadh
Rafa Nadal , one of the greatest tennis players in history, is about to end his extraordinary career . After decades of success and battles on the court, the tennis player will end his professional career next November. The moment of retirement will come after participating in the Davis Cup. The champion recently experienced a special moment in Riyadh , where he was celebrated with all the honors. At the end of the final for third place of the Six Kings Slam (won by Jannik Sinner) with Novak Djokovic , Turki Alalshikh (a key figure in the organization of sporting events in Saudi Arabia), honored Nadal with an unexpected and symbolic gift: a golden racket .
Nadal-Djokovic, the challenge and Nole's words for Rafa
The exceptional gift, which represents a tribute to his legendary career, was also an acknowledgement of the legacy that Nadal will leave in the world of sports, celebrating not only his victories, but also his humility and dedication to the game. The last challenge between Nadal and Djokovic ended with a victory for the Serb by 6-2; 7-6. In the post-match, Novak reserved words full of affection and admiration for his colleague. During his speech, Djokovic encouraged Nadal not to distance himself from the world of tennis, asking him to reconsider his decision and to continue contributing to this sport that they both deeply love. The Spaniard greatly appreciated his opponent's words, responding with great affection and underlining the mutual respect that has characterized their relationship over the years.
Nadal's Golden Racket
Adding to the emotions of the ceremony was also the homage of a golden racket made to Rafa , a celebratory symbol of his glorious career. How much is the precious jewel given to Rafa Nadal worth? The artifact, weighing 3 kilograms, is a true masterpiece, with an estimated value of around 250 thousand euros . An extraordinary object, therefore, that will probably enrich the collection of trophies in his personal museum, next to the 22 Grand Slam titles won during his legendary career.
Rafa Nadal , one of the greatest tennis players in history, is about to end his extraordinary career . After decades of success and battles on the court, the tennis player will end his professional career next November. The moment of retirement will come after participating in the Davis Cup. The champion recently experienced a special moment in Riyadh , where he was celebrated with all the honors. At the end of the final for third place of the Six Kings Slam (won by Jannik Sinner) with Novak Djokovic , Turki Alalshikh (a key figure in the organization of sporting events in Saudi Arabia), honored Nadal with an unexpected and symbolic gift: a golden racket .
Nadal-Djokovic, the challenge and Nole's words for Rafa
The exceptional gift, which represents a tribute to his legendary career, was also an acknowledgement of the legacy that Nadal will leave in the world of sports, celebrating not only his victories, but also his humility and dedication to the game. The last challenge between Nadal and Djokovic ended with a victory for the Serb by 6-2; 7-6. In the post-match, Novak reserved words full of affection and admiration for his colleague. During his speech, Djokovic encouraged Nadal not to distance himself from the world of tennis, asking him to reconsider his decision and to continue contributing to this sport that they both deeply love. The Spaniard greatly appreciated his opponent's words, responding with great affection and underlining the mutual respect that has characterized their relationship over the years.
Nadal's Golden Racket
Adding to the emotions of the ceremony was also the homage of a golden racket made to Rafa , a celebratory symbol of his glorious career. How much is the precious jewel given to Rafa Nadal worth? The artifact, weighing 3 kilograms, is a true masterpiece, with an estimated value of around 250 thousand euros . An extraordinary object, therefore, that will probably enrich the collection of trophies in his personal museum, next to the 22 Grand Slam titles won during his legendary career.