Tennis star Rafael Nadal, 38, announced his plan to retire from professional tennis in a big announcement this morning.
Nadal, known as one of Spain’s greatest athletes, shocked fans with news of his retirement after the Davis Cup in November 2024.
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“Many thanks to all,” he wrote in several languages on X.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion reflected on his career, calling it “longer and more successful” than he ever imagined.

“Hello everyone, I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,” Nadal said in a video posted on social media.
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“The reality is that is has been some difficult years, these last two especially. I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.”
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“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.”
In 2022, Nadal became a father for the first time, naming his son Rafael, just like him.