Everything has a beginning and an end, says Rafael Nadal

Tennis player Rafael Nadal took to Instagram last week to announce his retirement from professional tennis. With 22 grand slams titles to his name, Nadal also holds a record of 14 French open titles. Speaking about his retirement from professional tennis expressed how excited he is as he has come a full circle in his career. “I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country. I think I have come full circle, since one of my first great joys as a professional tennis player was the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004. I feel super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience,” said Nadal. Reflecting upon the rough years of his career, the tennis pro also said, “There have been some difficult years, these last two especially. I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations. It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make but, in this life, everything has a beginning and an end and 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.”