The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis to stop playing. Roger Federer announced his departure in 2022, while Novak Djokovic is still near the top of the game.

Rafael Nadal is ending his career at next week's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. The ATP released a video of his rivals talking about Rafa's legacy and unprecedented fighting spirit. Sebastian Korda joked about his idol, saying he never wanted to play on clay again after losing to him at the 2020 Roland Garros.