Rafa Nadal Bids Farewell to Professional Tennis: A Grand Slam Legacy

Rafa Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis player with 22 Grand Slam titles, announced his retirement after the Davis Cup final. Citing difficult recent years and past injuries, Nadal expressed pride in his illustrious career, highlighting his record 14 French Open championships.

Spain's tennis icon, Rafa Nadal, announced on Thursday that he would retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup final. Having clinched 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 14 at the French Open, Nadal leaves a lasting legacy in the sport.

Nadal, 38, shared his emotions in a video, revealing that injuries have plagued his recent years, making the decision to retire a challenging one. The Davis Cup knockout phase, scheduled for November 19-24, will mark his final appearance on the international stage.

The Spanish star reminisced about his early successes, including a triumphant Davis Cup final in Sevilla in 2004, signifying his journey's end on a note of national pride. Despite missing the 2023 French Open, Nadal remains a revered figure in tennis, celebrated for his remarkable 112-4 record on Paris clay.

(With inputs from agencies.)