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Rafael Nadal revealed his post-retirement plans. Meanwhile, Boris Becker praised Michael Jordan for his recent charitable act.
In other news, Aryna Sabalenka came under fire for her comments on Iga Swiatek's doping case. Also, Martina Navratilova slammed Donald Trump for his Christmas wish.
On that note, here are today's top tennis news:
Rafael Nadal reveals his post-retirement plans
Rafael Nadal has revealed his post-retirement plans. The Spaniard retired from professional tennis after the Davis Cup in Malaga in 2024.
Speaking in a clip for Kia, Nadal admitted that he missed playing other sports due to his commitment to tennis. However, the Spaniard is eager to recover on the lost time after his retirement.
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"When I was a kid, I played almost every sport. Of course, during my tennis career, I had to stop. I really believe that after my career I’m going to come back, recover all these years that I was not able to do all the things that I love to do. That in some way makes me feel free and happy," he said.
Read more: Rafael Nadal finally reveals what he's planning to do post-retirement
Boris Becker praises Michael Jordan for his charitable act
Boris Becker lauded Michael Jordan for his most recent charitable act. The American NBA star is one of the most charitable athletes in the world.
Most recently, Jordan opened a clinic in Wilmington, to ensure medical welfare for uninsured residents. Former World No.1 and tennis icon, Boris Becker heaped praise on Jordan, calling him a legend.
"MJ is a legend"
Aryna Sabalenka comes under fire for her comments on Iga Swiatek's doping case
Aryna Sabalenka raised a few eyebrows with her comments regarding the Iga Swiatek doping case. The Polish star tested positive for a banned substance before the Cincinnati Open 2024.
Speaking to the media, Sabalenka refused to speak in detail about Swiatek's doping ban. The Belarussian claimed that the whole truth in often hidden in such doping cases.
“I just feel like we will never know the truth and people are used to overreact at the first minute the big news comes out. I feel like, I don't want to dig too deep into that case and I really believe in a clean sport so I don’t want to comment on that anyhow else,” Aryna Sabalenka said.
Martina Navratilova takes another dig at Donald Trump
Martina Navratilova slammed Donald Trump for his Christmas wish. The former WTA star often posts against the American President and his policies.
Recently, Trump posted a Christmas message for his followers on Twitter. The US President took aim at the left wing as he wished happy holidays for everyone. However, Navratilova did not take to the tweet lightly and called Trump a 'psychopath'.
“Right? I mean his Christmas message is so full of hate. trump is an utter psychopath.”
Read more: Martina Navratilova calls Donald Trump a 'psychopath' over 'hateful' Christmas wish
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