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22-Time Grand Slam Champion, Nadal Announces Retirement From Tennis
The 38-year-old will make his final appearance representing Spain at next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
Nadal, who has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, hinted last year that he might retire at the close of the 2024 season.
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In a video message released on Thursday, Nadal said: “I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis.
“The reality is that it has been some difficult years, the last two especially.
“I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.”
Nadal retires as the second-most decorated men’s singles player in history, trailing only his long-time rival Novak Djokovic.
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Known as the ‘King of Clay,’ Nadal claimed a record 14 French Open singles titles, winning an astonishing 112 out of 116 matches at Roland Garros—an achievement unmatched by any player in Grand Slam history at a single tournament.
Nadal secured four US Open titles, two Wimbledon titles, and two Australian Open victories.
He also earned Olympic gold in both singles and doubles and helped Spain clinch four Davis Cup titles, the most recent in 2019.
Alongside Novak Djokovic and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, Nadal was part of the iconic ‘Big Three’ that ruled men’s tennis from the early 2000s, captivating millions of fans worldwide.
“What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come,” Federer, who famously cried alongside Nadal when he retired in 2022, said.
“Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love.
“It’s been an absolute honour.”
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