Spanish tennis legend Fernando Verdasco has confirmed that he will get out of playing out of the game Novak jokovichThe 41-year-old is in his 24th season as a professional player, and in 2009 reached the career-high ranking of World No. 7.
This was the same season when he performed his best at a Grand Slam, reaching the semi -finals. Australian Open Before losing the final winner Rafael Nadal.
And the curtain will now come on his career at Qatar Open in Doha next week, where he has entered the men’s doubles with a Serbian icon.
Verdasco announced his decision InstagramPosting a video of yourself with Djokovic to explain your argument. And he also wrote an emotional caption, which revealed that Djokovic had earlier agreed to his special request.
“After so many incredible years on the ATP tour, the time has come for my final tournament in Qatar Exonmobil Open 2025,” he said. “And what’s better way than playing doubles with my friend Novak jokovich One of the true legend of our game and one of the best athletes of all time
“Novak thanked you very much for saying yes from the first moment. I am going to enjoy every moment and I am giving it everything for the last time. ,
Referring to fans, he said: “Thank you, everyone, in my whole career, in good times and in bad times. Let’s make this week unforgettable. ,
Vardasco’s career appeared in danger of being out in late 2022 He received two months ban after positive testing For prohibited substance methylfenidate. However, the authorities accepted Vardasco’s argument that he had forgotten to renew his medical use for the drug.
The following year, he dropped out of the world’s top 500. But he has now found the right way to bend by sharing a court with one of the great people of all time.
After uploading your video, Vardasco’s post received more than 25,000 likes in more than an hour. And many of his 282,000 followers also congratulated his career with comments.
Star was also a quarter finalist Wimbledon And 2013, lost to the famous final champion Andy Murray After being leading by two sets. He also became an established doubles player and conquered it in the same year. ATP Final with David Marrao.
