Rafael Nadal RETIRES from tennis at 38 as 22-time Grand Slam champ releases emotional five-minute video
RAFAEL NADAL has confirmed his retirement from tennis after an incredible career.
The Spaniard, 38, won 22 Grand Slams including a staggering 14 at his beloved French Open.
But he has called time after struggling with injuries in recent years.
Nadal will make his final appearance as a professional at next month’s Davis Cup finals in Malaga in front of an adoring home crowd.
Nadal shared an emotional five-minute video on social media this morning which was captioned: “Many thanks to all.”
He said: “I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis.
“The reality is that it has been some difficult years, the last two especially.
“I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.”
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