GOOD NEWS :”Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova earned more than Rafael Nadal and they deserved it” – Spaniard’s uncle Toni
|Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni has shared his perspective on his nephew earning less than Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Toni disclosed that the 22-time Grand Slam champion wasn’t overly concerned about his prize money earnings, even willingly sacrificing a hefty sum on one occasion.
Nadal recently made headlines with his bombshell retirement announcement, disclosing his plans to end his illustrious career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals. In an emotional video, the 38-year-old paid tribute to his family, giving a special shoutout to his uncle Toni for being the “real reason he started playing tennis” and for guiding him through “difficult” situations in his life.
Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni reflected on his nephew’s career and impending retirement in a recent interview with Marca. The 63-year-old discussed that the likes of Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Roger Federer didn’t prioritize prize money earnings due to their substantial income from endorsements.