Rafael Nadal has introduced his tennis farewell. A chunk of stories that had been within the air for weeks, if not months, which has discovered the epilogue that everybody anticipated: the Spanish champion will solely play the Davis Cup Finals, scheduled in Malaga in November, earlier than formally saying goodbye to tennis.
An infinite and fantastic profession can’t be reviewed in a single article: Rafa was the protagonist of one of many biggest epics in sports activities, inextricably linking his identify to clay-courts and – particularly – to Roland Garros, the place he gained 14 titles, one thing completely loopy and doubtless unrepeatable.
Among the many unforgettable rivalries have been these together with his nice rivals and touring companions, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who dominated the Tour for 20 years, rewriting the historical past of our fantastic sport from scratch.
Below the lengthy and shifting video revealed by Rafa on social media to announce his retirement from tennis, one of many first to remark was the Swiss Maestro, who wrote:
“What a profession, Rafa! I all the time hoped this present day would by no means come. Thanks for the unforgettable recollections and for all of your unimaginable achievements within the recreation we love. It has been an absolute honor!”
Mil gracias a todos
Many due to all
Merci beaucoup à tous
Grazie mille à tutti
谢谢大家
شكرا لكم جميعا
תודה לכולכם
Obrigado a todos
Vielen Dank euch allen
Tack alla
Хвала свима
Gràcies a tots pic.twitter.com/7yPRs7QrOi— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2024
However it wasn’t simply Federer, in fact. Many, together with tournaments, federations, athletes, hailed the Spanish champion. Beneath are probably the most important posts on X:
The tip is close to! 🥺
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after November’s Davis Cup finals. #BBCTennis pic.twitter.com/MExCvnIDNC
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 10, 2024
Endlessly a champion. #Wimbledon | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/pe1XpcWycx
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) October 10, 2024
❤️💛#FIFAWorldCup | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/bWUJXs2JvU
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 10, 2024
Limitless satisfaction, golden recollections.
👋 @RafaelNadal | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/iVusid2q82
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) October 10, 2024
Rafael Nadal has introduced his retirement from skilled tennis 🎾🚨 pic.twitter.com/AeDqa5pII0
— Sky Sports activities Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) October 10, 2024
Thanks @RafaelNadal for uplifting me and all of us ❤️🙏
You’ll be missed 😢❤️ pic.twitter.com/uixuSLG0V8— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) October 10, 2024
One final dance 💚
Rafael Nadal will retire after taking part in the Remaining 8 in Malaga in November.#DavisCup pic.twitter.com/75FdqOBWDc
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) October 10, 2024
The tip is close to! 🥺
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after November’s Davis Cup finals. #BBCTennis pic.twitter.com/MExCvnIDNC
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 10, 2024
Grande Rafa. @RafaelNadal Gracias por todas las memorias ………. Gracias amigo
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) October 10, 2024
Nope, I/we refuse this utility to retire https://t.co/QuDOfuZ65I
— Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) October 10, 2024
14-year-old Rafael Nadal was Spain’s flag bearer after they first gained the #DavisCup title in 2000 🇪🇸
24 years later he’ll put on the Spanish colors to finish his profession 💚 pic.twitter.com/aGMcCW1j9j
— ITF (@ITFTennis) October 10, 2024
Thanks, @RafaelNadal.
22-time Grand Slam champion and five-time Laureus Award winner Rafael Nadal has known as time on an unimaginable profession.
The final word competitor on courtroom, a real inspiration off it. Thanks for the recollections. #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/hz8PZ05FRY
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) October 10, 2024