**Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis at Age 38** Rafael Nadal, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, has revealed that he will retire from professional tennis at the conclusion of the current season, with next month’s Davis Cup Finals marking his final tournament. The Spanish tennis icon has secured 22 Grand Slam titles throughout his illustrious career, placing him second on the all-time men's list, just behind Novak Djokovic, who holds 24 titles. Nadal's remarkable achievements include an unparalleled 14 victories at the French Open, where he has established a staggering record of 112 wins against just 4 losses. In addition to his Grand Slam successes, Nadal has claimed all four major titles multiple times and has held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 209 weeks. As he prepares to bid farewell to the sport, Nadal reflects on his extraordinary journey and the impact he has made on tennis.