'Legend then, Legend forever': Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis, internet calls him 'king of clay'

Rafael Nadal, one of tennis' all-time greats, has announced his retirement after a remarkable career that included 22 Grand Slam wins. The Spanish legend announced the news in a touching video on social media, thanking fans for their support during his career.

Known for his unrivalled grit and persistence on the court, Nadal leaves a legacy of supremacy, notably on clay, where he ruled dominant at the French Open, winning a record 14 titles.

What did Rafael Nadal say in his retirement announcement video??

In the video, Nadal can be heard saying, “I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially. I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations. It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make."?

Nadal's final tournament will be the Davis Cup finals in Malaga in November, a fitting end to his brilliant career. Spain will meet the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on November 19 and 21, with Nadal returning to the squad after missing the group stage due to an injury.?

It will be his first appearance on the court since the Paris Olympics earlier this year, marking a meaningful return to the competition that produced one of his early career highlights. In 2004, a teenage Nadal played an important part in helping Spain win the Davis Cup, an experience he warmly remembered in his retirement announcement.

How did people on the internet react??

Many people on the internet were left emotional. Here's how people reacted to the retirement announcement.?

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