Ashleigh Barty has a great respect and admiration for Rafael Nadal as she thinks it’s impressive for how long the Spaniard has managed to play the game at a very high level. Nadal, who will turn 36 in June, is ranked at No.3 in the world and has won 20 of his 21 matches played in 2022. On the other side, tennis fans won’t have a chance to watch a great champion Barty anymore as she has announced her retirement from the game at the age of 25. “You think of Rafael Nadal as someone whose longevity in the sport has been undeniable. He’s been amazing for the sport of tennis,” Barty said, per Sportskeeda. “For me as a fan to see him do that over such …