Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer lead tributes to Rafael Nadal following retirement announcement
2024 marked a huge change in the world of tennis. The greats of the game are ageing and hanging up their racquets as they leave the courts for the final time.
We’re looking at Spaniard Rafa Nadal’s marvellous career in the sport and what current and former players are saying, now he’s decided to step away.
We’re looking at Spaniard Rafa Nadal’s marvellous career in the sport and what current and former players are saying, now he’s decided to step away.
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00:00Rafa Nadal has been described as a legend and one of the greatest of all time after
00:06the tennis icon confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.
00:11Big three rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have led the tributes to Spain's 22-time
00:17Grand Slam champion, who will be competing for the final time at the Davis Cup finals
00:22in Malaga.
00:24Known as the King of Clay during an illustrious career in which he won 14 French Open titles,
00:30Nadal retires as the second most successful men's player of all time, behind only Novak Djokovic.
00:36You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis, and I think that is
00:41possibly the greatest achievement anyone could wish for," said Djokovic.
00:45What a career, Rafa.
00:47I always hoped this day would never come," said Federer.
00:50Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game
00:55we love.
00:56It's been an absolute honour.