Rafael Nadal announces tennis retirement and ends incredible career --[Reported by Umva mag]

The end of an era...

Oct 10, 2024 - 09:47

Rafael Nadal announces tennis retirement and ends incredible career --[Reported by Umva mag]

Rafael Nadal with the French Open trophy in 2022 — Rafael Nadal won a record 14 French Open titles (Picture: Getty)

Rafael Nadal has officially announced his retirement from tennis following an incredible career which saw him win 22 Grand Slam titles.

A whopping 14 of those came at the French Open, with the 38-year-old Spanish legend earning the nickname ‘King of Clay’ due to his dominance on the red dirt.

In a video message released on Thursday, Nadal said: ‘I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis.

‘The reality is that it has been some difficult years, the last two especially.

‘I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.’

Rafael Nadal | Career in numbers

22 – grand slam titles.

14 – French Open titles, the most by any player at any slam.

112 – victories at Roland Garros.

4 – defeats at Roland Garros.

4 – US Open titles.

2 – Wimbledon titles.

2 – Australian Open titles.

13 – years between Nadal’s two Melbourne titles, in 2009 and 2022.

30 – grand slam final appearances.

92 – tour-level singles titles.

2 – Olympic gold medals, one in singles and one in doubles.

36 – ATP Masters 1000 titles.

4 – Davis Cup titles with Spain.

12 – titles at the Barcelona Open, with 11 at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

81 – consecutive matches won on clay from April 2005 to May 2007.

209 – weeks spent at world number one.

5 – years ended as world number one.

912 – consecutive weeks spent in the top 10 between April 2005 and March 2023, more than any other man.

24 – victories over Roger Federer from 40 matches.

29 – victories over Novak Djokovic from 60 matches.

1,080 – tour-level matches won.

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Rafael Nadal announces tennis retirement and ends incredible career --[Reported by Umva mag]

The end of an era...

Rafael Nadal | Career in numbers

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