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It was end of an era in the world of tennis after 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday (Oct 10). The upcoming Davis Cup will be the Spaniard’s last tournament before he hangs his racket. After he decided to retire, legends like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic paid tribute to the legend on social media.
Social media reacts
"What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come," 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer, who retired two years ago, said in a post on social media.
"Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love. It's been an absolute honor!"
Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement ?
His last event will be next month's @DavisCupFinals. pic.twitter.com/vFUw2I7SwF
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) October 10, 2024
Legendary memories. You are so loved around the world and here with us in Australia. Grateful for all the unforgettable moments ? Gracias, Rafa. For everything! pic.twitter.com/8Q59mLWPbk
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) October 10, 2024
King ?pic.twitter.com/2uTsqFZpyt
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 10, 2024
Forever a champion. #Wimbledon | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/pe1XpcWycx
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) October 10, 2024
Damn. I’ve had nightmares that have woke me up about Rafa ☹️ I’m gonna miss them. This was someone that I used to prepare for ☹️ he was a motivation - I guess an inspiration. Fuck - it’s true- people do bring the best out of you. You were one of those people ?? damn…..
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 10, 2024
Gracias Rafa, #RafaSiempre ❤️ pic.twitter.com/m7NXorFaNx
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 10, 2024
Mil gracias a todos
Many thanks to all
Merci beaucoup à tous
Grazie mille à tutti
谢谢大家
شكرا لكم جميعا
תודה לכולכם
Obrigado a todos
Vielen Dank euch allen
Tack alla
Хвала свима
Gràcies a tots pic.twitter.com/7yPRs7QrOi
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2024
Rafael Nadal was the youngest person to complete the career grand slam.
He had won the French Open, Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open by the time he was 24 years and 101 days old.
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) October 10, 2024
Thank you @RafaelNadal for everything you have given to the sport. To have the chance to spend a few weeks training with you a few years ago is something I’ll never forget. To watch you work as an athlete but also get to know you as a person off the court was even more special.… pic.twitter.com/Obyrk5V5mh
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) October 10, 2024
❤️?#FIFAWorldCup | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/bWUJXs2JvU
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 10, 2024