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The King of Clay abdicates his throne 👑 Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his upcoming retirement from the sport. One of the greatest players of all time, Nadal won 22 grand slam titles, a tally bettered only by Novak Djokovic in the men’s game. The Spaniard was utterly dominant at the French Open, claiming 14 titles and winning an astonishing 112 of his 116 major matches at Roland Garros. Hampered by injuries throughout his career, Nadal last played at the Paris Olympics but has struggled to get time on the court over the past two seasons. “The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially. I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations,” he said in a video posted on social media. “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.” Nadal’s final tournament will be with Spain at the Davis Cup finals in November. . . . #rafaelnadal #tennis #king...

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