Rafael Nadal has declared next year will likely be his last of professional tennis after announcing this morning he is pulling out of the French Open. EdwardGodfrey9 9News MORE:
Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference at his tennis academy in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain, Thursday May 18, 2023. "I am not the guy who likes to predict a lot the future so I'm just following my personal feelings and just following what I really believe it's the right thing to do for my body and for my personal happiness," he said.
The 22-time Grand Slam winner said even with a prolonged break, he wasn't "100 per cent" sure he would be able to return.
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