Nadal is a 22-time Grand Slam winner across a remarkable career that included a record 14 French Open titles.

The 38-year-old also won four US Open titles, and two each at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

He was also a gold medal winner at the Beijing Olympics.

He has not played since the Paris Olympics having struggled with various injuries in recent years and his final time on the court will be at the Davis Cup finals this November in Malaga.

In this life, everything has a beginning and an end. And I think it’s the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined.

“I feel super lucky for all the things I’ve been able to experience.

I want to thank the entire tennis industry, all the people involved in this sport, my longtime colleagues, especially my great rivals.

I’ve spent many, many hours with them, and I’ve lived many moments that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.

Talking about my team is a little bit more difficult for me, because in the end, my team has been a very important part of my life.

They’re not just co-workers. They are friends.

“And finally, you the fans – I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve made me feel.

You give me the energy I’ve needed every moment, really.