Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, effective after the Davis Cup final in November. The 38-year-old, who won 22 Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold, cited persistent injuries as the reason for his decision. Nadal expressed gratitude to fans and reflected on his career, especially his five-time Madrid Open victories. Known for his dominance on clay courts, Nadal’s legacy as one of tennis' greatest champions will endure.
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00:00Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis player, announced his retirement from professional
00:23tennis effectively after the Davis Cup final in November.
00:28The 38-year-old, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic singles gold, made
00:34this announcement on X, thanking fans in 13-plus languages.
00:38Nadal, a record 14-time French Open champion, explained that persistent injuries have been
00:45the major factor in this decision, causing him to miss several tournaments over the past
00:50couple of years.
00:53Earlier this year, in May, Nadal already bid an emotional farewell to the fans at the Madrid
00:58Open, a tournament he had won five times.
01:02Reflecting on his farewell, Nadal expressed mixed emotions, stating that he is unsure
01:06if he will ever play an official match again given his physical condition.
01:12Nadal described his final weeks of competition as very special, noting that the chances to
01:18play on the court again is now unforgettable.
01:23He highlighted that just before the Barcelona Open, he was uncertain whether he will be
01:28able to return to professional tennis, but playing two consecutive weeks gave him an
01:33immense satisfaction.
01:36He has acknowledged the unconditional support he has received throughout his career, especially
01:42from the Madrid Open, which played a significant role in shaping his professional journey.
01:48In his farewell message, Nadal conveyed deep gratitude to his fans and supporters, saying
01:53that his career has been an incredible journey that started when he was a child.
02:00He recalled his first visit to Madrid in 2003, when the tournament was still played indoors,
02:05and noted that his 2005 victory at the Madrid Open was the most exciting moment of his career.
02:13Throughout his journey, Nadal became very known for his remarkable achievement on clay
02:17court, particularly at the French Open.
02:20His dominance in the sport, combined with his resilience and sportsmanship, made him
02:25a beloved figure worldwide.
02:29With his retirement, the tennis loses one of his greatest players, but his legacy will
02:34undoubtedly endure as one of the sport's most inspiring champions.
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