We sort of all figured it was coming, with Rafael Nadal at 38 years old and so many titles under his belt in a storied tennis career to go along with injuries he’s battled with.
But yes, he’s going to retire after the Davis Cup in November. He’ll finish with 14 French Open wins (a record), four U.S. Opens, two Wimbledon titles and two trophies from the Australian Open.
His announcement that dropped early Thursday morning that you can watch below was beautiful, and so many players and others in the tennis world paid tribute to Rafa as his retirement now approaches:
Mil gracias a todos
Many thanks to all
Merci beaucoup à tous
Grazie mille à tutti
谢谢大家
شكرا لكم جميعا
תודה לכולכם
Obrigado a todos
Vielen Dank euch allen
Tack alla
Хвала свима
Gràcies a tots pic.twitter.com/7yPRs7QrOi— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2024
Legendary memories. You are so loved around the world and here with us in Australia. Grateful for all the unforgettable moments 💙 Gracias, Rafa. For everything! pic.twitter.com/8Q59mLWPbk
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) October 10, 2024
Grande Rafa. @RafaelNadal Gracias para todas las memorias ………. Gracias amigo
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) October 10, 2024
Sabíamos que un día esto llegaría.Un orgullo haber sido parte de tu viaje,al final como entrenador pero siempre como amigo.Gracias por tanto 💔💔 https://t.co/5b9Fwpnxax
— Carlos Moya (@Charlymoya) October 10, 2024
Has sido mi mayor rival, mi compañero, y mi amigo durante más de la mitad de mi vida !!
Lo que has logrado es indescriptible y lo que se te va a echar de menos aún lo es más.
GRACIAS POR TODO @RafaelNadal #Leyenda 🏆🥇 https://t.co/VhE1FNeC1z
— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) October 10, 2024
We had our differences but you were one hell of a warrior. Best wishes and goodluck with whatever comes next. https://t.co/ZRHMRcSqFI
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 10, 2024
Mil gracias a ti Rafa
❤️❤️🩹 https://t.co/TchPCNF8y7— Carla Suárez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) October 10, 2024
Thank you @RafaelNadal for inspiring me and all of us ❤️🙏
You will be missed 😢❤️ pic.twitter.com/uixuSLG0V8— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) October 10, 2024
