Toni Nadal commented on his nephew's decision to end his career, explaining Rafa's plan. The legend wished to embrace one last push on his beloved clay this spring. It ended with one small ATP final and early defeats at Roland Garros and the Olympic Games.

The tennis world will bid him goodbye at the Davis Cup final in November, where he teams up with his protege, Carlos Alcaraz, to represent his country before hanging up his racket for good.

The Spaniard plans to retire after next month's Davis Cup finals, leading to an outpouring of appreciation for an incredible career that included 22 Grand Slam victories.

The sports world reacts to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing he will retire from tennis after next month’s Davis Cup finals

Rafael Nadal will play his final tournament while representing Spain in the Davis Cup in November. He played in only 23 matches the past two years.

The Swiss tennis player paid tribute to Rafa Nadal after he announced his retirement, both men having one of the great rivalries.

Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal told 60 Minutes in 2019: "When I retire, I think fortunately there are many things in my life that will make me happy."

Carlos Moya admits it will take him a while to get over Rafael Nadal’s retirement as he opened up about the moment that the Spaniard realised he was ready to retire. The two former world No 1s first became friends when they were playing junior tennis in Spain,

Rafael Nadal will bid farewell to professional tennis at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, but the Spaniard will forever be synonymous with the French Open and Roland-Garros