Nadal announces his retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of this season. He will make his final appearance for Spain at the Davis Cup Finals in Málaga this November.

Alongside his peers Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Nadal formed part of the "Big Three," a group that redefined the sport and captivated millions around the world.

The 38-year-old tennis legend is scheduled to play in Spain's quarter-final match against the Netherlands from November 19 to 21.

Earlier this year, Nadal withdrew from what would have been his fourth Olympic appearance. He had previously secured a singles gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games and a doubles gold at Rio 2016. Nadal will conclude his illustrious career with 92 ATP titles, including a record-breaking 14 French Open victories—more than twice that of any other player in the Open era.