Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis

Spain’s Rafa Nadal, who won 22-grand slam singles titles, said on Thursday he was putting an end to his professional tennis career, a decision effective after the Davis Cup final.

“It has been some difficult years, these last two especially,” the 38-year-old, who won a record 14 French Open titles, said in a video.

More to come.

Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from tennis after the Davis Cup.Credit: AP

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