JUST IN: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic GOAT row answered by famed coachSantana is reverred as one of Spain's greatest ever tennis players and was a clear idol for someone like Nadal.
And the 20-time Grand Slam champion has paid tribute to the tennis legend on social media following the news of his passing.
Nadal wrote: "I have just received the terrible news of the passing of our great Manolo Santana. "As I have said many times in the past: thank you so much for what you did for our country and for marking the path of so many. DON'T MISS"You were always a reference, a friend and a person close to everyone. "We will miss you Manolo; you will always be unique and special.
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