Everything has a start and a finish. Complete statement made by Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard says goodbye to tennis

Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles over his storied career, placing him second on the men's all-time list, only behind Novak Djokovic, who has 24.One of the most recognizable players in tennis history, Rafael Nadal, has made it official that he will end his career after the Davis Cup Finals next month. The tennis player from Spain, who has won over millions of fans worldwide, has a remarkable accomplishment history.Although Rafael Nadal's career has seen many great highs, the 38-year-old has had difficulty in recent years due to recurrent ailments. Nadal expressed his gratitude for the impact that injuries have had on his body and game in a touching letter that was shared in Spanish on X on Thursday."Hi to all of you. "I am here to announce my retirement from the professional game of tennis," said Rafael Nadal. "The truth is that these past two years in particular have been quite challenging. I doubt I've been able to play without any restrictions. "It's clear that this is a tough choice, and it took me some time to decide. However, everything in this world has a start and a finish. The tennis legend stated in the video post, "And I think it's the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined."Nadal is keen to end his remarkable career on a positive note, even though his choice to retire signifies the end of an era. Before retiring from the professional circuit, he will have one final opportunity to wear his nation's colors as a representative of Spain in the upcoming Davis Cup Finals.

"I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country." In addition, Nadal mentioned that winning the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004 was one of his first and most treasured professional memories, making it a suitable way to end his career. Spain defeated the United States in that historic match, and Rafael Nadal emerged victorious over Andy Roddick.Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles over his storied career, placing him second on the men's all-time list, only behind Novak Djokovic, who has 24. He has won 14 French Open titles, demonstrating his unparalleled domination on Roland Garros' clay courts. In addition, Nadal is among the select few athletes who has won each of the four major titles on numerous occasions and held the top ranking in the world for 209 weeks. "I feel super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience," he stated. "I want to express my gratitude to the entire tennis community, everyone who plays the game, my longtime coworkers, and most importantly, my fierce competitors. "I've spent a lot of time with them and experienced a lot of memorable moments.