Rafael Nadal Retires from Tennis After Emotional Farewell at Davis Cup
The 22-time Grand Slam champion ends his storied career with a loss, leaving an unparalleled legacy in Spanish and global sports.
- Rafael Nadal, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, retired after Spain's Davis Cup quarterfinal loss to the Netherlands in Málaga.
- Nadal, 38, concludes a 23-year career with 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record 14 French Open victories, and two Olympic gold medals.
- Tributes poured in from fellow athletes, including Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams, who praised Nadal's impact on tennis and his inspirational qualities.
- Critics, including Nadal’s uncle Toni, expressed disappointment over the event’s hard-court surface and lack of celebratory elements compared to other notable retirements like Federer’s.
- Nadal plans to remain connected to tennis as an ambassador and continues to inspire future generations through his Rafa Nadal Academy and Foundation.
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