Tennis great Rafael Nadal to retire after Davis Cup finals in November

Rafael Nadal, a famous tennis player from Spain, has made the announcement that he will retire from the game at the age of 38 following the Davis Cup finals in San Diego next month.

“I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially”, Nadal, who won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, said in a video posted on social media on Thursday.

“I am very excited that my last tournament will be the Davis Cup representing my country”, the 38-year-old, who won a record 14 French Open titles, added in the emotional message.

“One of my first joys was the 2004 Sevilla final,” says the circle’s closing.

From November 19 through November 24 will the Davis Cup knockout match occur.

Nadal missed the 2023 French Open and was beaten in the first round by German Alexander Zverev this year due to injuries. His 23-year career has been hampered by injuries.

The ‘ King of Clay ‘ won his last Roland Garros title in 2022 and left Paris on a jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss record.

Nadal played only 23 matches in the last two seasons.

Two years after Roger Federer, he will hang up his racket, leaving Serbia’s 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic as the only member of the “Big Three” still active.

Nadal thanked his family and his team for a stellar career. His uncle Toni, who dominated his most of his courtwork, was also in the Nadal’s shoes.

He said, “I think I have also been able to overcome a lot of situations that have been challenging in my sporting career.”

To his fans, Nadal said: “I can’t thank you enough for what you have made me feel. Every single experience has been a fulfillment of a dream.

“I leave with the absolute peace of mind having given my best”, he added.

One last dance

After the Final 8 of Malaga in November, Rafael Nadal will retire. #DavisCup pic. twitter.com/75FdqOBWDc