Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement After Davis Cup

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Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced his retirement from professional tennis.** The 38-year-old Spanish player will end his career after the Davis Cup finals in November. Nadal has dominated the sport for years, winning a record 14 French Open titles, but injuries have hampered his recent play. His last Roland Garros title was in 2022. **The Davis Cup knockout phase will be Nadal's final tournament.

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