Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement After Davis Cup Final
Leaving the fans in sorrow, Spanish Tennis Icon Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced his retirement from the professional tennis career, after the Davis Cup Final.
In a video shared on his X handle, the 38-year-old tennis player, who won 22-grand slam singles title and a record 14 French Open titles, said that it was difficult years for him, especially the last two years. In the heartwarming video, Nadal expressed his gratitude for the support he received throughout his career.
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Mil gracias a todos
Many thanks to all
Merci beaucoup à tous
Grazie mille à tutti
谢谢大家
شكرا لكم جميعا
תודה לכולכם
Obrigado a todos
Vielen Dank euch allen
Tack alla
Хвала свима
Gràcies a tots pic.twitter.com/7yPRs7QrOi— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2024
“I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially. I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations. It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make,” Nadal said in the video.
Regarded as one of tennis’ all-time greats, Nadal was known for his unique grit and tenacity on the court. The tennis legend’s legacy is expected to remain the years to come.
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The tennis’s icon’s final tournament will be the Davis Cup finals this November in Malaga, as his homeland Spain faces Netherlands in the quarter-finals between 19 and 21 November. Nadal was included in the team after recovering from an injury, making the match an remarkable end of his legendary career.
Speaking in the video, the player went on saying everything has a beginning and an end, adding that he think it’s the appropriate time for him to put an end to him career that has been long and much more successful than he could have ever imagined.
“But I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country. I think I’ve come full circle, since one of my first great joys as a professional tennis player was the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004,” Nadal added, expressing his gratitude to rivals in sport as well as his fans.
Nadal said he retire with absolute peace of mind of having given his best.
