Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the season after next month's Davis Cup Finals. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Nadal has won 22 grand slam titles in his career, placing him second behind Novak Djokovic on the men’s all-time list. ‘A difficult decision’: Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38 ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian News ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Live ► #rafanadal #rafaelnadal #tennis #nadal #nadalretirement
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