The Latest Breaking News from Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on — and, without a doubt, because of his riveting rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak…

Spaniard transformed the sport and, together with his great rivals, lifted it to new heights before injuries took their toll

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Nadal’s retirement announcement marks the end of an era. Here’s all you need to know about his superlative career.

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

Few individuals have brought me greater misery than Rafael Nadal. His viciously top spinning forehands rearing up high to Roger Federer's single-handed backhand marked my childhood. And early adulthood. And, given both athletes’ longevity, managed to haunt my relentless creep into pre-middle age too.

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The 38-year-old has won 22 Grand Slams, including 14 French Open titles.

Humility can be a rare occurrence in sports, but Nadal deployed it as a superpower, charging to 22 major titles in a never-to-be-replicated career.