Rafael Nadal Retirement: Spain’s tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam icon today announced his retirement from professional tennis, effective after the Davis Cup. In a heartfelt message for his fans, the 38-year old referred his career and his recent challenges difficult.
“I am very excited that my last tournament will be the Davis Cup representing my country. It’s closing the circle because one of my first joys was the final in Sevilla in 2004”, he said in the video posted on X.
The Davis Cup final 8 for Spain will be Nadal’s last outing as a professional tennis player, to be held in November. Nadal remains one of the most decorated sportspersons of all time. Of the 22 Grand Slam titles he has won, the Spaniard clinched a record 14 French Open titles.
Nadal also has a total of 92 ATP singles titles to his name, including 36 Masters titles as well as an Olympic gold medal. Nadal also holds the unique record of being one of three men tennis history to complete the Career Golden Slam in singles. He announced the retirement news with an emotional video on social media.
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