Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the season after next month’s Davis Cup Finals.
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One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Nadal has won 22 grand slam titles in his career, placing him second behind Novak Djokovic on the men’s all-time list.
‘A difficult decision’: Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38 ► https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/10/a-difficult-decision-rafael-nadal-announces-retirement-from-tennis-at-38
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‘A difficult decision’: Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38 ► https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/10/a-difficult-decision-rafael-nadal-announces-retirement-from-tennis-at-38
Vamos Rafa. Thanks for your exemplary sportsmanship
Rafa epitomises true sportsmanship. His humility and resilience in the face of adversity for one so talented and so successful in his career is second to none in the sports world. We are so blessed to have witnessed tennis greatness for over 2 decades. Thank you so very much, Rafa. Looking forward to celebrating your new ventures in the next chapter of your life. 💝
Djokovic is the GOAT. Rafa was the GOAT of clay.
So happy to be able to witness the great big 3 battle it out. Thank you RRN!
Greatest of all time. Thank you for all the memories Rafa! Gracias! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy retirement, remember some 20 yesrs ago, when you won your first rolland garros against Federer
For me always no.1🥺🥺🥺
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We are all super lucky to be a part of the golden era in tennis. Muchísimas gracias Rafa, eres lo mejor ❤
Thank you Rafa.. Beating the peak of you in Rolland Garros will remain the hardest feat in the history of all sports.
Rafa, You are my favorite player. I will remember your every game as long as I live.
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Si hay algo que siempre observé en Rafa, es su dedicación a mejorar en toda circunstancia, sin importar triunfos o derrotas. Los rivales que durante un encuentro, creían que habían ganado el partido o el punto, sabían que él no iba a dejar de luchar. Eso es lo que deberíamos aprender de él: la mejora continua.
Literally shedding tears. Absolute legend, and maybe my favourite athlete ever. Pure class, on and off the court. He was rarely the quickest or the most naturally talented, but maybe the hardest worker you'll ever see and it was impossible to break his spirit, focus and concentration, which is how he got every drop of success he possibly could out of his talent. A true inspiration.
Great player but even in the end he proved his selfishness by not retiring now and delays it for Davis cup where he will take some other well deserved pkayer spot
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Have enjoyed Watching you give your all each time you walk on the court! Thank you for being a wonderful and well mannered role model for future generations of Tennis. Enjoy Your retirement, you deserve it!
Cya… u never supported novak for his beliefs.. for that u wont be missed
Always the best
Unforgettable
IKONA❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Who is going to sell "Nadal vitamins" in the future?
¡¡¡¡¡VAMOS RAFA!!!!!
i am Roger a fan but really Rafa had the heart of a lion in the court.
A great sportsman, athlete and human being
Nadal's hair deserted him.
My favorite tennis player of all time…….a lion……thanks for all the memories…..rafa vamos………
He will have time now for that hair transplant 👏👏👏
To be honest it’s hard to predict who would win if Fed, Rafa and Novak were playing against each other at their peak.
We are all lucky for Rafas career. Tennis has lost an icon for sure. Gracias por todo Rafa. 🥲
I can only end by saying a million thanks to you for what you have given us for these 18-20 years…vamos Rafa you will always always be my champion……have a grt life ahead man with ur friends and family….
someone know the song ?
He is the greatest clay court player of all times.
He is the only player to have his statue in a grand slam venue (Rolland Garros) during his playing days.
14 finals and 14 victories at the French Open 100% success.
The only player born right-handed to win 22 grand slams as a left-handed person.
Muchas gracias por todos, señor Rafa Nadal.
😢 Mi jugador favorito. Un gran tenista
My fav retires😢😢😢😢
Rafa 😭😭🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
I'm not crying, you're crying😢
Siempre, vamos Rafa❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤