Summary
- Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, has announced his retirement from professional tennis.
- His final matches will be with the Spanish Davis Cup team in November after a career that spanned 23 years.
- Nadal’s storied career ended due to physical wear and tear, injuries, and an abrupt disappearance from the limelight.
- He leaves behind a legacy as one of the great legends of tennis, especially known for his dominance on clay courts.