Uncle Toni has ended his long-term partnership with Rafael Nadal, having introduced the sport to the world No. 1 and wrote an emotional tribute to his nephew to thank him for all they have achieved together. Since working together from the age of three, the Spaniard has won 16 Grand Slam titles – including 10 at Roland Garros – an Olympic Gold in both singles and doubles, and the Davis Cup on four occasions.
Throughout a long and illustrious career, his uncle and mentor has always been by his side, but from 2018 Nadal will be without his close confidant. He will continue on the ATP Tour with coaches Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, while Uncle Toni will take up work in his nephew’s academy.