Rafael Nadal, one of many biggest tennis gamers of all time, has introduced his retirement.
The 38-year-old legend, who received 22 Grand Slam titles over the course of his 23-year profession, posted a video on his social media accounts saying his last event can be this yr’s Davis Cup, the place he’ll be taking part in for his house nation of Spain subsequent month.
“I am right here to let you realize that I’m retiring from skilled tennis,” Nadal stated. “The truth is that it has been some troublesome years, these two particularly. I do not suppose I’ve been in a position to play with out limitations. It’s clearly a troublesome determination, one which takes me a while to make.
“However on this life, every thing has a starting and an finish. And I feel it is an acceptable time to place an finish to a profession that has been lengthy and way more profitable than I might have ever imagined.”
Mil gracias a todos
Many because of all
Merci beaucoup à tous
Grazie mille à tutti
谢谢大家
شكرا لكم جميعا
תודה לכולכם
Obrigado a todos
Vielen Dank euch allen
Tack alla
Хвала свима
Gràcies a tots pic.twitter.com/7yPRs7QrOi— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2024
Nadal has had quite a lot of well being points main as much as his retirement. He has Mueller-Weiss syndrome in his foot — a situation that noticed him use numbing injections to get by means of the 2022 French Open — and has struggled with belly accidents prior to now couple of years.
Longtime rival and good friend Roger Federer took to the feedback of Nadal’s put up to pay tribute.
“What a profession, Rafa,” he wrote. “I all the time hoped this present day would by no means come. Thanks for the unforgettable recollections and all of your unbelievable achievements within the recreation we love. It has been an absolute honour!”
Coco Gauff additionally commented on the put up, saying “You might be wonderful! It has been so unbelievable to witness your greatness and work ethic and be capable to be taught from it. Wishing you all the most effective within the subsequent chapter.”
Carlos Alcaraz, Ons Jabeur, Ben Stiller and extra huge names from the sports activities world and past gave Nadal his well-deserved flowers on social media.
Del niño que te veía por televisión y soñaba con llegar a ser tenista al que tuvo el inmenso regalo de jugar a tu lado en Roland Garros representando a España en unos Juegos Olímpicos! 🥲 Muchas gracias por ser ejemplo a todos los niveles, tu legado es irrepetible! ❤️ Te he… pic.twitter.com/MiX8l5Jnrh
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) October 10, 2024
Grande Rafa. @RafaelNadal Gracias por todas las memorias ………. Gracias amigo
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) October 10, 2024
Rafa, one put up is just not sufficient to precise the respect I’ve for you and what you might have completed for our sport. You’ve gotten impressed thousands and thousands of youngsters to start out taking part in tennis and I feel that is in all probability biggest achievement anybody can want for. Your tenacity, dedication, combating spirit… pic.twitter.com/HO9kUkyccN
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) October 10, 2024
Thanks @RafaelNadal for uplifting me and all of us ❤️🙏
You may be missed 😢❤️ pic.twitter.com/uixuSLG0V8— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) October 10, 2024
Thanks @RafaelNadal for every thing you might have given to the game. To have the prospect to spend just a few weeks coaching with you just a few years in the past is one thing I am going to always remember. To look at you’re employed as an athlete but additionally get to know you as an individual off the court docket was much more particular…. pic.twitter.com/Obyrk5V5mh
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) October 10, 2024
Rafa do not retire I wanna play you 1 final time
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 10, 2024
We had our variations however you have been one hell of a warrior. Greatest needs and goodluck with no matter comes subsequent. https://t.co/ZRHMRcSqFI
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 10, 2024
The Nice. 🥲💙🙌 https://t.co/nldyHHgHH7
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) October 10, 2024
One other powerful one. Retirement is inevitable however I will miss watching this bloke combating for each level like no different. A really exceptional human, finest needs @RafaelNadal 🚀 pic.twitter.com/nR9ddVnnvV
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) October 10, 2024
Gracias de corazón, @RafaelNadal. A lo largo de mi carrera, has sido una inspiración constante y uno de mis mayores referentes, tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha. Tenerte también como amigo ha hecho este camino aún más especial. Estoy deseando verte una vez más dando ejemplo… pic.twitter.com/uGtUhiY37m
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) October 10, 2024
Gracias a ti por todo lo que has hecho por este deporte. Se te echará de menos en los torneos 🥹🙌🏻 https://t.co/NbZA0O2iTK
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) October 10, 2024
Muchas gracias 🙏 @RafaelNadal
Legend
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) October 10, 2024
Sabíamos que un día esto llegaría.Un orgullo haber sido parte de tu viaje,al last como entrenador pero siempre como amigo.Gracias por tanto 💔💔 https://t.co/5b9Fwpnxax
— Carlos Moya (@Charlymoya) October 10, 2024
Gracias por ser un ejemplo para todos, gracias por tu esfuerzo, sacrificio, dedicación y pasión por el deporte.
GRACIAS RAFA! 🎾 @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/21mAwDw26Y— Willy Hernangómez Geuer (@willyhg94) October 10, 2024
Salute Rafa!! Among the best to ever do it…. You made me a real tennis fan 🫡
— LaMarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) October 10, 2024
