Rafael Nadal announces immediate retirement from tennis

Nadal announced the news in a video message posted on X.

GOODBYE: Rafael Nadal waves after losing with his teammate Carlos Alcaraz of Spain against Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the USA. Pic: Manu Fernandez/AP

Rafael Nadal has announced he is to retire from professional tennis.

The 38-year-old Spaniard, who won 22 grand slam titles including 14 at the French Open, revealed the news in a video message posted on X.