Islamabad, Oct 14: Rafael Nadal Retirement from Tennis at the End of 2024 Finally, the famous tennis player Rafael Nadal has officially decided to say goodbye to tennis sports. In November he plans to be at Davis Cup Finals for the last time.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s injury ravaged career ended on Thursday as he poste about it on social media.
Back in January 14-time, French Open champion Rafael Nadal revealed that he has a hip problem that would make him retire soon and report having hip surgery that would be needed for him to play only 12-15 tournaments next year 2023.
The 38-year-old Spaniard shocked everyone when he decided to retire especially after being called up for the Davis Cup Final 8 set to be held in Malaga between the 19th and 24th of November this year.
After making his final competitive appearance in the July Olympics in Paris, he was unable to play in the Laver Cup and the U.S. Open because of fitness concerns.
In a moving video tribute, Rafael Nadal reflected on his career while expressing a range of emotions. “These past two years in particular have been quite challenging,” he said.
I’m thrilled to be representing my nation in the Davis Cup for my final competition. It’s completing the circle because the 2004 Sevilla final was one of my first delights.
Several ailments have dogged Rafael Nadal’s career. His hip issue first appeared in the Australian Open in early 2023, preventing him from competing in the French Open and necessitating surgery.
In contrast to his previous years of domination, he has only played 23 matches over the past two seasons.
Even though he was back on his preferred clay courts this season, Alexander Zverev of Germany upset Rafael Nadal in the first round. At the time, he turned down a jubilant farewell, hoping for one last competitive outing.
Nadal, who is referred to as the “King of Clay” because to his incredible 112-4 win-loss record at Roland Garros, last won the French Open in 2022. Roger Federer, the Swiss maestro and his fiercest opponent, retired two years prior to him.
“Rafa, what a career. We are grateful for the priceless moments we have shared and all of your amazing accomplishments in the game we like. It has truly been an honor! Federer composed.
In his goodbye speech, Rafael Nadal expressed his sincere gratitude to his family, teammates, and especially to his uncle Toni, who served as his coach for the most of his professional life. “I feel like I’ve been able to overcome a lot of difficult situations in my sporting career because of him,” Nadal remarked.
Nadal expressed his sincere gratitude to his hordes of admirers, saying, “I can’t thank you enough for what you have made me feel.” Everything that has happened to me has been a dream realized.
