Sports Desk: Rafael Nadal is one of the best players in the history of tennis, even in the present time. Now the world is going to see the end of the Nadal era. This legend will retire at the end of this season. The 22-time Grand Slam winner will be seen in tennis for the last time in the Davis Cup to be held next month.

Player Rafael Nadal

The 38-year-old tennis star announced his decision to retire in a video message on Thursday (October 10). He said there that he is leaving the game due to his limitations.

Nadal said, I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is, it's been a tough few years. Especially the last two years. I don't think I can play without restrictions.

Nadal is retiring as the second most successful star in tennis history. By far the most successful star in tennis is Nadal's long-time rival Novak Djokovic.

Nadal has won 22 Grand Slams throughout his career. He has won the maximum 14 Grand Slams in the French Open. He has a record of winning 112 out of 116 matches in this tournament known as Rolla Ganro.

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Apart from this, the Spanish superstar won the Grand Slam four times in the US Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon twice. Now he is going to have a long career.