Rafa is close to the finish line of his professional career. As the King of Clay was recently exposed to a candid question of choosing a career for his kid, the loving dad didn’t take more than a moment to deny the thought of it.

Rafael Nadal’s career is nothing less than a beacon that youngsters look forward to derive inspiration on their journey. Being quite different from how it appears to be, the glorious career also has its share of struggles, challenges, and disappointments. But, his thoughts for his son’s future have attracted a lot of attention lately!

Rafael Nadal prefers his son to “practice another sport” In a recent interview, tennis legend Rafael Nadal revealed an unexpected wish for his son’s future. As the tennis star was asked about the possibility of his son following in his footsteps, finding his way on the glorious tennis courts, he expressed a preference for other sports. “I would prefer that he practice another sport. It pains me to say it with everything that tennis has given me..,” he said.

Despite Nadal’s glorious career and gratitude towards the youngsters who come forward to pursue excellence in the sport, he highlighted his desire for his son to explore alternative areas. He explained, “If he wants to play tennis, I will support him. But if he plays another sport, better…” This revelation reflected Nadal’s wide spectrum of experiences in the tennis world.

As the tennis star denied didn’t seem to be very excited about the candid thought of his son Rafa Junior pursuing a tennis career like him, it not only drops a big hint about the harsh challenges in the tennis world but also ensures fans that his son won’t continue the tennis legacy.

Rafa resonating the thoughts of legend Andre Agassi It isn’t just Rafael Nadal who wished for an alternative career for his offspring. On being asked about continuing the legacy, legendary player Andre Agassi also gave a similar response. “Tennis? I just think we’ve had enough, quite honestly,” he said, expressing his tiredness of revolving around the tennis world.

In addition, Agassi noted the rarity of second-generation players in tennis, remarking, “It’s an unusual sport in that regard. There aren’t many players whose children follow in their footsteps. For us, it’s about raising our children in a way where we can share in their lives and not constantly worry about their careers.” Rafael Nadal’s recent reflections echo Agassi’s sentiment, highlighting the enduring impact of parenting on athletes’ lives beyond the court.