Rafa Nadal has confirmed his retirement from professional tennis after Spain’s Davis Cup defeat. The unexpected setback of the national team against the Netherlands caused the farewell, for some premature, of a 38-year-old player who, as he himself confirmed, his body does not allow him to continue to play tennis. We tell you live all the reactions and tributes to the farewell of Nadal, for many the best Spanish athlete of all time.
22 Grand Slam titles, 5 Davis Cups and numerous successes that go beyond sport. The legacy of Rafael Nadal Parera is reflected in his silhouette and that of his family, whom he thanked so much in the early morning from Tuesday to Wednesday in a bittersweet farewell, but which honors the career of the Spanish champion.
Roger Federer, the official account of Roland Garros and many other personalities collaborate on the global tribute to Rafa Nadal after confirming his farewell to professional tennis. The tennis legend says goodbye at 38 years old and with many plans for the future, but after participating in the 2024 Davis Cup with the Spanish team we will not see the player who lifted millions from his seat for 20 years competing as a professional. once again years full of success and lessons on how to get back up in the face of adversity. Any tribute falls short of what Nadal meant.
Rafa Nadal retires from tennis
Rafa Nadal has confirmed his retirement from tennis following Spain’s Davis Cup doubles defeat to the Netherlands. Carpena witnessed bitter goodbyes but also a moving tribute in which there was no shortage of tears. Nadal bids farewell to tennis becoming a legend and having won 22 Grand Slam tournaments.