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On October 10, Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players, announced his retirement from the sport. Nadal drew curtains on his glorious year after winning 22 Grand Slam titles. The Spanish legend, who has been in and out of action for some time due to injury, announced the decision via a heartfelt video on social media. In the media, Nadal expressed his gratitude for support from fans throughout his journey.
Nadal, known as ‘King of Clay’, will play his final tournament during the Davis Cup in November in Malaga. During the tournament, Spain will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals between November 19 to November 21. This will be Nadal’s first appearance on the court since the Paris Olympics 2024. In the emotional video, the Spaniard said, “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.”
Netizens get emotional as Rafael Nadal draws curtains on professional career
As Nadal announced his retirement from the sport, fans flooded social media with messages, congratulating him for his glorious career. Not only this, but tennis fanatics also wished him the best for his bright future. Here’s how fans reacted:
Nadal thanked his fans for their unwavering support throughout the career. He said, “The fans. I can’t thank you enough for what you have made me feel. You have given me the energy I have needed at every moment. Really, everything I have experienced has been a dream come true. I leave with the absolute peace of mind of having given my best, of having made an effort in every way. I can only end by saying a thousand thanks to all and see you soon.”
