Europe Rafael Nadal received the “Legend Award”

 

Rafael_Nadal21_tbfThere was more to cheer for Spaniard Rafael Nadal this year as the World No.1 received the “Legend Award” on Tuesday night at Marca’s 75th Anniversary Gala in Madrid. The award was given to him after being handpicked by the readers as the best Spanish Athlete of All-Time.

Nadal appreciated this gesture, thanking everyone behind his success, “I would like to thank everyone behind me and all those who aren’t here tonight because as well as tennis, I’m mad about sport in general,” he said. “I have had some unforgettable afternoons thanks to all those who have taken Spain to the highest level in sport. Thank you so much because that excitement is what makes sport feel different.”

Nadal finished first in the Marca.com poll, held in acknowledgment of the Paper’s 75 years. The 27 Year old received 25.6% of all votes. Five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain finished second with 11.6% of votes followed by NBA Star Pau Gasol with 8.6% of the votes.

Source:Tennisearth.com


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