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Australian Open 2023 tennis: John McEnroe shuts down Rafael Nadal retirement rumour

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Australian Open 2023 tennis: John McEnroe shuts down Rafael Nadal retirement rumour

John McEnroe predicts Rafael Nadal will retire after this year's French Open. Alexander Zverev also believes Nadel will hang up his racquet after the tournament. Nadar has won the French and Australian Opens 14 times. He is one of the last remaining tennis greats from the golden era. Mcenroe believes the current generation has potential but should keep perspective on the scale of Nadals' achievements. Nadad starts his title defence against Jack Draper today at Rod Laver Arena.

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