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 | Nadal: This is a very special year for me12-11-2013 |
"What happened this year was very special for me. Emotions are really fantastic," said the world number 1 Rafael Nadal, after losing his last game of the season to Novak Djokovic.
The lefty from Majorca failed to win for the first time World Cup final round after was defeated by Novak Djokovic with 6-3, 6-4. "What happened this year was very special for me. Emotions are really fantastic. I can only congratulate my opponent, but also to congratulate and my team for all the accomplishments and all the success I had this year. Without my family and my team, this would have been impossible, "said Nadal after the match.
The leader in world rankings commented on the incredible rivalry with Djokovic. "It's amazing that we've played against each other 39 times. What happens in the last 5-6 years is amazing, the same players win all the big tournaments. This is something that hasn't happened many times in our sport, "said Nadal, who finished the season with balance 75-7 and 10 titles, including two Grand Slams and five Masters. He finished as number 1 in the world for the third time in his career.