Rafael Nadal announces immediate retirement from tennis
Nadal announced the news in a video message posted on X.
GOODBYE: Rafael Nadal waves after losing with his teammate Carlos Alcaraz of Spain against Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the USA. Pic: Manu Fernandez/AP
Thu, 10 Oct, 2024 - 10:36
Rafael Nadal has announced he is to retire from professional tennis.
The 38-year-old Spaniard, who won 22 grand slam titles including 14 at the French Open, revealed the news in a video message posted on X.
He said: "Hello everyone. I'm here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis."
Nadal, the Wimbledon champion in 2008 and 2010, has struggled with various injuries over the last couple of years.
He added: "The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially. 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."
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