I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition, says Nadal

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal discusses his career-long battle with Mueller-Weiss syndrome in a new Netflix documentary. He reveals that he risked his long-term health to achieve his 22 Grand Slam titles.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the physical toll of elite professional sports and the extreme sacrifices athletes make to remain competitive.
Rafael Nadal: 22-time Grand Slam singles champion discusses injury struggles in new Netflix documentary - BBC Sport
The reporting is biographical and relies on direct quotes from the subject, avoiding loaded language.
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