As Rafael Nadal prepares to retire from the sport, he opened up about what he will miss most after two decades of competing at the highest level. The Spanish tennis icon, who holds 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record 14 French Open wins, expressed deep gratitude for his long career.
“What I will miss is almost everything,” Nadal said, acknowledging the privilege of playing in the world’s top tournaments for nearly 20 years. He shared how tennis allowed him to live his dream of becoming a professional athlete and to experience unparalleled success on the court.
For Nadal, tennis has been more than just a sport—it has been a life filled with cherished memories, traveling to incredible places, and connecting with fans from across the globe. “I can’t thank people enough for the support and love I’ve received all around,” he added, emphasizing the lasting impact of the relationships he’s built throughout his journey.
Though his retirement marks the end of an era, Nadal’s legacy will remain as one of the greatest players in tennis history.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
At the moment ranked no.153, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he was overcome by world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
At present, during this year Rafael achieved a composed 12-7 record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of the year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked no.153, Nadal played his last match on the 29th of July when he was overcome by world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this season Rafael owns an overall 12-7 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of the present year was getting to the final in Bastad.
