Tennis-Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis at end of season By Reuters

(Reuters) – Spain's Rafa Nadal, winner of the 22nd grand slam title, said on Thursday he was ending his career as a professional tennis player, a decision that will take effect after the Davis Cup final.

“It's been a tough year, the last two especially,” the 38-year-old, winner of a record 14 French Open titles, said in the video.