Rafael Nadal said goodbye to tennis. The Sp.sh tennis star played the last match of his career in the Davis Cup. The thing to note is that the tennis legend had announced his retirement last month i.e. in October. He talked about playing his last match in Davis Cup. Nadal played his last match at the David Cup on Tuesday against Botik Van de Zidschelp of the Netherlands. In this match, Nadal was defeated by Botic Van D in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. Nadal made a comeback in the second set of the match, but ultimately lost.
Nadal achieved many achievements in tennis
Let us tell you that 38-year-old Nadal retired with 22 Grand Slam singles titles. Apart from this, he also achieved many achievements in tennis. At the end of his career, Nadal insisted that he be remembered for both his athletic and personal qualities.
Nadal said this after the last match
I’m leaving with the peace of mind that I’ve left a legacy, which I think is not just a sporting legacy but a personal legacy. Title, no. But the way I want to be remembered more is as a good person, a kid who followed his dreams and achieved more than I ever thought possible.”
Name in the list of players who have won the most Grand Slams
The record of winning most Grand Slams till now is in the name of Serbian player Novak Djokovic. Djokovic has won a total of 24 Grand Slam titles. Rafael Nadal comes next in this list, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles. Moving ahead, the name of Swiss legend Roger Federer, who won 20 Grand Slams in his career, comes.
Tennis stars with most Grand Slam wins (men)
- 24 titles – Novak Djokovic
- 22 titles – Rafael Nadal
- 20 titles – Roger Federer
- 14 titles – Pete Sampras
- 12 Title – Roy Emerson.
