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Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement, Will End Career at Davis Cup Finals. The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the current season. Nadal's last tournament will be at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, where he will represent Spain from November 19-24. The 38-year-old missed most of the 2023 season due to a hip injury and previously indicated 2024 would be his final year. In a video message, Nadal shared that recent years have been challenging and he hasn’t been able to play without physical limitations. Nadal retires as the second-most successful men's singles player, with 22 Grand Slam titles, only behind Novak Djokovic. He is renowned for his dominance at the French Open, securing 14 titles and winning 112 out of 116 matches at Roland Garros. Nadal's career also includes four US Open titles, two wins each at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, plus Olympic gold in singles and doubles. After competing in Brisbane in January, Nadal struggled with a thigh injury and had limited appearances throughout the year. Reflecting on his career, Nadal said it was more successful than he ever imagined and expressed excitement about ending his career representing Spain. Nadal’s retirement marks the end of an era, concluding an illustrious career that made him one of tennis's greatest icons.
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