Nadal's late career has been a story of injuries. The long ending is a reminder of the miracle that he lasted until now

Nadal put a curtain on his astonishing career last week and Jim Courier would like to the Spaniard publish a book.

It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga

He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.

Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, November 19, after Spain was eliminated by Netherlands on Day 1 of the Davis Cup Finals. The 22-time Grand Slam champion dreamed of finishing in style in Malaga, but nothing went in the right direction.

Tennis legend Roger Federer wrote a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal on Tuesday before the Spanish star joins him in retirement. Nadal is participating in the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week before saying goodbye to the sport he has played professionally since 2001.

Rafael Nadal called time on his illustrious tennis career earlier this month, but the Spaniard is already looking ahead to his next sporting challenge

Pep Guardiola met with Rafael Nadal before the tennis legend went to Anfield to cheer on Real Madrid this week