‘It’s been an incredible journey’ – Rafael Nadal bids an emotional farewell to home fans after Madrid Open exit
Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves court after losing his round of 16 match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka at the Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal bade an emotional farewell to his home fans after losing to Jiri Lehecka on his final appearance at the Madrid Open.
The great Spaniard is playing his final season on tour and had battled into the fourth round but young Czech Lehecka proved too strong, winning 7-5 6-4 to dash the hopes of a partisan crowd at the Caja Magica.
