Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis.
His last event will be the Davis Cup next month in Malaga, wearing Spanish colours.
The 38-year-old Spaniard, who won 22 Grand Slam titles including 14 at the French Open, announced the news in a video message posted on X.
He said: “Hello everyone. I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis.”
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