His career includes 22 Grand Slam singles titles, highlighted by a record 14 French Open victories.
Rafael Nadal, one of tennis's greatest icons, announced on Thursday that he will retire next month at age 38.The 22-time Grand Slam champion revealed the decision on social media.In the video, he states the upcoming Davis Cup finals in Malaga, Spain, will mark the end of his 23-year professional career.'It is the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined,' Nadal said.
Since making his professional debut in 2001, Nadal's career has been punctuated by memorable moments and legendary battles.His victory over Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final, widely considered one of the greatest matches in tennis history, will remain a highlight for those that love the sport.Another epic showdown came in the 2012 Australian Open final, where Nadal faced Djokovic in a grueling, nearly six-hour marathon.
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