Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis
Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 36.
Nadal made the announcement in an emotional press conference in Barcelona on Thursday, saying that he has been struggling with a chronic foot injury that has made it impossible for him to compete at the highest level.
"I have decided to end my professional career as a tennis player," Nadal said. "The decision has not been taken lightly, but I have been suffering from a chronic foot injury for a long time, and it has become impossible for me to continue competing at the level that I want.
Nadal's retirement brings to an end one of the most successful careers in tennis history. He has won 92 ATP singles titles, including 22 Grand Slams, which is tied for the most all-time with Novak Djokovic.
Nadal is widely considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He has been ranked world No. 1 for a record 209 weeks, and he has won more clay-court titles than any other player in history.
Nadal's retirement is a major loss for the sport of tennis. He is one of the most popular and respected players in the world, and his absence will be felt on the tour.
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