Nadal will deliver down the curtain on a 23-year profession that noticed him win 22 Grand Slam singles title and an Olympic gold.
Spain’s iconic tennis participant Rafael Nadal has introduced his choice to retire from the game on the age of 38 following subsequent month’s Davis Cup finals.
“I’m retiring from skilled tennis. The fact is that it has been some tough years, these final two particularly,” Nadal, who gained 22 Grand Slam singles titles, mentioned in a video posted on social media on Thursday.
“I’m very excited that my final event would be the Davis Cup representing my nation,” the 38-year-old, who gained a report 14 French Open titles, added within the emotional message.
“It’s closing the circle as a result of one among my first joys was the ultimate in Sevilla in 2004.”
The Davis Cup knockout part can be performed from November 19-24.
Nadal’s 23-year profession has been hampered by accidents and he missed the 2023 French Open and was overwhelmed within the first spherical by German Alexander Zverev this yr.
He gained his final Roland Garros title in 2022 and left the Paris clay on a jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss report.
One final dance 💚
Rafael Nadal will retire after taking part in the Last 8 in Malaga in November.#DavisCup pic.twitter.com/75FdqOBWDc
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) October 10, 2024