20Foto© hindustantimes.comRafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38
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Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion and one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport, announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of this season.
Nadal will be ending a career in which he won 22 Grand Slam titles and Olympic singles gold. (AFP file photo)
In a video message posted on social media on Thursday, the 38-year-old said that his last tournament will be the Davis Cup Finals in November, where he will represent Spain.
“ My greatest rival is Novak Djokovic,
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“ I respect Rafa, probably more than any other player in the world -- he is the biggest rival I had in my life,
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“ I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially,
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“ It has been a difficult decision. But for the last two years, I have been unable to perform without limitations,
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“ I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis.
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