Rafael Nadal is saying goodbye ... some of the things he's learned with tennis and some of the highs and lows of his unparalleled career. Nadal's letter was published in English and Spanish ...

"Rafael will do what most people do after retirement—move forward with life. He has been preparing for this moment, knowing that professional tennis has a beginning and an end," said his uncle ...

his first event of 2024—was yet another setback for Rafael Nadal. After a year away from competition due to injuries, the tennis icon found himself facing another pause in his career.