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- Published: October 10, 2024 19:16
New Delhi: The tennis world was shocked by the recent developments in the world of tennis. Spanish tennis legend, Rafael Nadal announced that he is set to bid adieu to the game of tennis after the Davis Cup Final. The 22-time Grand Slam champion bid farewell to the game in which he built his stature as one of the most loved sportspersons of all time.
Apart from the Grand Slams, Nadal also has a total of 92 ATP singles titles to his name. This also includes 36 Masters titles as well as an Olympic gold medal.
In a video released by the Spanish superstar, the tennis legend said-
I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially…
Furthermore, the Spanish legend revealed that it was a very tough call on him to quit the game that he loved the most. However, he admitted that in life everything has a beginning and a end. Likewise, the beautiful tennis journey that he started more than a decade ago has now reached its destiny.
Earlier, Nadal had withdrawn his name from the Laver Cup 2024, which was set to be his final event on court as a professional. Following the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nadal confirmed Laver Cup will be his next event in 2024.
Netizens react to Nadal’s retirement…
As the ‘King of Clay’ retires from Tennis, there was an outpouring of tribute on social media for the tennis legend.
The greatest there was, the greatest there is, the greatest there ever will be.
Thank you for everything, Rafa. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5LpBJxD52t
— ً (@nadalprop_) October 10, 2024
There will never be another Rafael Nadal pic.twitter.com/6zpyU6OKh6
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) October 10, 2024
Oh damn. Knew it was coming, But what a loss to sport. One of the very, very, very greatest.
There will never be another as good on clay. https://t.co/ZPhbRZfaMp
— Greg Jericho (@GrogsGamut) October 10, 2024
