Tue Nov 19 08:54:39 UTC 2024: ## Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal to Retire After Davis Cup
**Madrid:** Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is set to retire after next week’s Davis Cup. His fellow Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz, described Nadal’s final match as “very special.” The pair will represent Spain in the competition.
Nadal’s illustrious 23-year career boasts 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record 14 French Open championships. Known as the “King of Clay,” he also holds Olympic gold and silver medals. His retirement marks the end of an era, following Roger Federer’s retirement two years ago. Only Novak Djokovic, with 24 Grand Slam titles, remains from the “Big Three” who dominated the sport for the past two decades.
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