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Rafael Nadal says goodbye to tennis: I never imagined such a successful career

Rafael Nadal says goodbye to tennis: I never imagined such a successful career

Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from tennis.

"In this life everything has a beginning and an end. It's the right time to end a career that I never thought would be so successful. After 2 difficult years, I can no longer be able to play at high levels", said Nadal through a video message.

Nadal will end tennis at the Davis Cup tournament that will take place in November this year in Malaga, a cycle that closes exactly where he started his professional career

"I am very excited that my last tournament will be the Davis Cup, to represent my country. This is the end of a cycle that started precisely from this tournament in 2004, so I am deeply excited", said Nadal.

Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam majors as well as 92 ATP titles. He will undoubtedly remain, along with Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players in the history of this sport.