Sports desk: Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slams in tennis, will retire after the Davis Cup final in November. Nadal has not been seen much on the tennis court for the past two years due to injuries. On Thursday, he said, 'He is going to retire from the world of professional tennis.'

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"I am announcing my retirement from the world of professional tennis," he said in a social media post. Regarding his injuries, Nadal said, 'The truth is, the last two years I have gone through difficult times.'

Nadal said, 'I think it is not possible to play beyond this limitation. It was a difficult decision. But at some point this decision had to be made.'

Nadal has achieved unprecedented success in tennis. Won 22 majors, including the French Open 14 times. However, Nadal's tennis career was also a constant companion of injuries.

Injured while playing Wimbledon 2022. Then he withdrew the name. However, he suffered the most from the back injury. He could not play tennis for a year after getting this injury in 2023 Australian Open.

Nadal's Contribution
Nadal is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. It is doubtful whether anyone else can reach or surpass this feat of Nadal, who has won the French Open 14 times. Besides, Nadal has won US Open, Australian Open, Wimbledon. Tennis fans remember his Wimbledon win over Roger Federer in five sets. This match is also considered as one of the best matches in the world of tennis.

Against two rivals,
Nadal's biggest rivals in tennis life were Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Federer was Nadal's main rival early in his tennis career. As of 2008, Nadal won 24 times and Federer 16 times.

Djokovic was Nadal's main rival in the second half of his tennis career.

In fact, Nadal's last match at the Paris Olympics was against Djokovic and he lost.

Djokovic has won 31 times and lost 29 times against Nadal. Djokovic has also won 24 Grand Slams.

Nadal said, 'I want to thank the whole tennis world, especially those who are involved in this sport and have been my eternal rivals.'

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"I spent many hours with them," said Nadal, holding up photos of Djokovic and Federer. I have witnessed many moments. I will remember that for the rest of my life.'v