Spanish star Rafael Nadal announces retirement from Tennis, ends heroic career with 22 Grand Slam titles

New Delhi: Spanish legend Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest of all-time in tennis, has announced his retirement from the sport, drawing the curtain on a storied career that saw him capture 22 Grand Slam titles. The Spanish legend shared the news via a heartfelt video on social media, expressing his gratitude for the support 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

Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis pic.twitter.com/AeDqa5pII0
— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) October 10, 2024

The Spanish legend is known for his speed, unmatched grit and tenacity on the court, Rafael Nadal leaves behind a legacy of dominance, particularly on clay, where he reigned supreme at the French Open, securing a record of 14 titles.
It is worth mentioning that, Rafael Nadal’s final tournament will be the Davis Cup finals this November in Malaga, marking a fitting conclusion to his illustrious journey. Spain will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals between 19 and 21 November, with Nadal being added to the squad after recovering from an injury that kept him out of the group stage.
Talking about his appearance, this will be his first appearance on the court since the Paris Olympics earlier this year, a symbolic return to the competition where one of his earliest career highlights occurred. In 2004, a young Nadal played a key role in helping Spain secure the Davis Cup title, an experience he fondly referenced in his retirement announcement.