Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, don announce say him go retire from professional tennis after the 2024 season. The 38-year-old Spanish tennis legend reveal dis news in a video statement him post on social media on Thursday.
Nadal, wey win 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 French Open crowns, say him last professional tournament go be the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, from November 19 to 24. Him express say him dey excited to represent him country one last time.
“The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially,” Nadal say. “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. But in this life, everything has a beginning and an end. And I think it’s the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined.”
Nadal, who turn pro in 2001, has been part of what many consider the golden era of men’s tennis, alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Him thank the entire tennis industry, his team, and fans for their support throughout his career.
Nadal’s career has been marked by numerous achievements, including 209 weeks as the world No. 1 and 92 ATP Tour-level singles titles. However, him also struggle with injuries, especially in recent years, which affect him performance on the court.
