11october 2024 : Jasprit Bumrah joined the wave of tributes following Rafael Nadal’s announcement of his retirement from professional tennis. Nadal revealed that his final appearance will be at the Davis Cup Finals in November, marking the end of an illustrious career. In honor of Nadal’s legacy, Bumrah shared a photo of Nadal celebrating one of his 14 French Open victories, captioning it with, “Grit. Determination. And an absolute fighter. Congratulations on a truly remarkable career.”
Nadal, 38, expressed that his decision to retire was difficult and had been influenced by ongoing physical limitations in recent years. Reflecting on his legendary career, Nadal thanked his fans and rivals, noting his satisfaction with his decision. His retirement signals the end of an era, with only Novak Djokovic remaining from the iconic ‘Big 3,’ alongside Roger Federer, who retired in 2022.
Nadal’s record on clay, particularly his dominance at the French Open with 14 titles, remains unparalleled. His retirement comes after his recovery from an injury, and his last competition will be against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup, a fitting farewell to his career.
