Rafa Nadal announced through a VIDEO on social media the end of his long career.
The “King of Roland Garros” and one of the biggest personalities that produced tennis in the world announced via VIDEO that he was retiring from the courts.
The reason, of course, is Rafa Nadal, who is retiring from tennis at the highest level, having left an indelible mark on the sport, changing his way of playing and its attitude.
In his 20 plus years as a professional player, the Spaniard managed to win 22 Grand Slams, being second only to Novak Djokovic, the reigning champion (24 trophies).
In total he participated in 30 Grand Slam finals in his career, and his winning percentage reached an amazing 73%. Nadal has celebrated 14 Roland Garros, four US Opens, two Wimbledons and the same number of Australian Opens, marking his good friend Roger Federer’s total era.
In total, the 38-year-old celebrated 92 titles with a score of 1080 wins and 227 losses in official matches. He is first in conquests in three different tournaments (French Open – 14, Monte Carlo Masters – 11, ATP Barcelona 500 – 12).
In detail what Nadal said on his farewell from the courts
“hello I am here to announce my retirement from professional tennis. The truth is, I have had some difficult years, especially the last two. I don’t think I could play without restrictions. It was obviously a difficult decision, one that took some time to make.
But in this world, everything has a beginning and an end. And I believe the time is right to end a career that has been longer and more successful than I could have imagined. But I am very happy that my last tournament will be the Davis Cup final and that I will represent my country.
I believe I have come full circle since the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004 was one of my greatest joys as a professional tennis player.
I would like to thank the whole tennis community, all the people involved in this sport, my long-time colleagues, especially my great rivals. I spent many hours with them and I will remember them for the rest of my life.
It’s a little difficult talking about his team, because in the end it was a very important part of my life. We were not only partners, but also friends. They were by my side all the time when I really needed them. In bad times and in good times.
Times when I had to push myself or times when I had to relax. We’ve been through so much together, it’s hard to explain. My family is everything to me. my mother I think he made all the sacrifices he wanted to make so that we could always have everything.
My wife, Mary, we have been together for 19 years. Thank you for what you have done. I believe you are the ideal travel companion during my career. Home and watching you raise our son was an extra force that kept me alive and gave me the energy I needed to continue.
My sister, who I think we have an incredible relationship with. My uncle, who is the reason I started playing tennis. I think, thanks to him, I managed to overcome a difficult situation in my sports career.
My father, who was a source of inspiration for me in every sense of the word. I believe it is an example of effort and how to overcome everything. Many thanks to my father in a special way.
Finally, all the fans. I cannot thank you enough for what you have informed me. You gave me that energy I needed every moment. In fact, everything I have experienced has become a true dream. I live with complete peace of mind that I have given my best, making every possible effort.”
I can only say a thousand thousand thanks to everyone and I will see you soon.”