Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis. He will be playing his final match at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, which start on November 19, 2024. Nadal has had an incredible career, winning 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record 14 at Roland Garros.
Nike celebrated Nadal with this great video.
No one has given more to their sport. Or left it all on the court every single time. @RafaelNadal, you showed us what it takes to be the greatest. It only takes everything. pic.twitter.com/l2iBGF5yyQ
— Nike (@Nike) November 19, 2024
Rafael Nadal in 2024
At the moment ranked no.154, Nadal played his last match on the 19th of November when he was defeated by world no.80 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
During this season Rafael owns a compiled 12-8 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s best achievement of the present season was reaching the final in Bastad.