The legends were circulating for months, and fans and scientists were wondering when one of the greatest tennis legends announced his retirement.
Now it is time. In a sincere video published on his Social Media Channels, Rafael Nadal officially confirmed what many suspicions were suspicious:
after a famous 38 -year -old Spanish tennis star, the 38 -year -old Spanish star comes from professional tennis.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced its retirement from professional tennis in an emotional video shared across its social media platforms.
A 38 -year -old Spaniard, who accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles during his extraordinary 23 -year -old career, was thinking about his journey and discussing a “difficult decision” to retire in a video published on Thursday, October 10.
“Hi, I am here to let you know that I am leaving professional tennis,” he started in Spanish before he expressed gratitude to the fans in 12 different languages. “The truth is that especially the last two years have been difficult. I don’t think I was able to play without restrictions. It was a difficult decision and it took me time to achieve it. But everything has a beginning and end in my life.
Nadal’s final tournament will be the Davis Cup, which will take place next month in Spain Malaga in its hometown. As the second most successful male singles player in history, only for his longtime rival Novak Djokovic, Nadal’s retirement announcement is not a complete surprise, given his recent injuries and limited play in the last two seasons.
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During his career, Nadal French Open won stunning 14 times, four US Open and Wimbledon titles in 2008 and 2010. He also contributed to the Spanish victory of the Davis Cup and helped his country to win the prestigious title five times, last in 2019.
Nadal’s retirement announcement quickly triggered his tennis peers, including the long -time rival of Roger Federer, who wrote: “What career, Rafa!
In conclusion, Rafael Nadal’s retirement is the end of the extraordinary era in tennis. With his unrivaled success, including 22 Grand Slam titles and inheritance, which inspired millions, the impact of Nadal is undeniable.
When he prepares for a retirement after Davis Cup in his home country in Spain, fans and athletes think about his remarkable career. His decision, although bittersweet, is proof of his resistance and determination. Nadal will forever be remembered as one of the biggest tennis players who have ever loved a court.