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Analysis: Rafael Nadal might never play again; he also might surprise us and win something
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FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a shot in the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Jack Sock of the U.S. to win in four sets 6-3, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Monday, June 1, 2015. - photo by AP Photo/Michel Euler, File
Whenever it comes to a close — and even if it already has — Rafael Nadal’s superlative tennis career will be admired for achievements such as 22 Grand Slam titles, currently tied for the most by a man, and a record 14 French Open championships. As it should be. Nadal’s playing days, though, also will be remembered for more than mere numbers.