Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career nearly ended before it began due to a foot condition diagnosed in 2005.
Nadal revealed he struggled with anxiety severe enough that he needed psychiatric treatment around 2015.
Nadal defended Carlos Alcaraz's need for mid-season breaks like trips to Ibiza to manage pressure and avoid burnout.
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It’s undeniable that Rafael Nadal enjoyed one of the greatest tennis careers in the history of the sport. A total of 22 grand slams, including a record 14 French Open titles and 209 weeks as world No. 1, all while playing in arguably the most competitive era of men’s tennis.
