Tennis icon Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion 🏆, announced his retirement from professional tennis on Thursday via an emotional video posted on X. The 38-year-old Spaniard called time on his legendary career, revealing he’ll play his final matches at November’s Davis Cup final.
Nadal, dubbed the “King of Clay” for his record 14 French Open titles, described his struggles with injuries in recent years: “It’s been some difficult years, these last two especially… Everything has a beginning and an end. This is the right moment.”
Fans worldwide flooded social media with tributes, recalling his epic rivalries with Federer and Djokovic and his signature intensity. 🎾💥 Nadal’s final professional appearance will now be a swan song for the ages.
