Rafael Nadal retires: 22-time Grand Slam champion confirms retirement from tennis aged 38

Compatriot Carlos Alcaraz mentioned: “From the kid who watched you on TV and dreamed of changing into a tennis participant, to the one who had the immense reward of enjoying alongside you at Roland Garros representing Spain within the Olympic Video games!

“Thanks very a lot for being an instance in any respect ranges, your legacy is unrepeatable. I’ve loved you a lot and can miss you a lot whenever you stop after Davis Cup, Rafa!”

Jannik Sinner, present males’s world primary, mentioned: “It is powerful information for all of the tennis world. I used to be very fortunate to get to know him and he is an unbelievable particular person.

“He gave to all of us a number of feelings after we noticed him enjoying.”

Coco Gauff, girls’s world quantity 4, posted on Instagram: “You might be wonderful! It has been so unimaginable to witness your greatness and work ethic and have the ability to study from it.”

Casper Ruud, who misplaced to Nadal within the 2022 French Open closing, posted on Instagram: “RAFA Perpetually! Thanks for all the pieces legend.”

The French Open’s official X account posted: “14 thanks for the thousands and thousands of recollections!”

The ATP Tour’s official Instagram account posted: “There are not any phrases for a way this feels, the day we wished would by no means come. You’ve got given us all probably the most unimaginable moments and recollections.”

The Australian Open’s X account posted: “Legendary recollections. You might be so cherished around the globe and right here with us in Australia. Grateful for all of the unforgettable moments. Gracias, Rafa. For all the pieces!”

Wimbledon’s official Instagram account posted: “Thanks for all the pieces, Rafa.”

ITF president David Haggerty mentioned: “Rafael Nadal is without doubt one of the best male tennis gamers of all time and as unhappy as it’s to listen to this information, I want to congratulate him on his phenomenal profession.”

Former British tennis participant Greg Rusedski described Nadal as “an incredible competitor” and predicted no person will beat the Spaniard’s document of 14 French Open titles.

“He is a legend of our sport, he’ll be really missed,” Rusedski informed BBC Sport information correspondent Laura Scott. “To win that many matches on clay, nobody will ever accomplish that feat once more and that kind of successful document on the French Open.”

Actual Madrid and France footballer Kylian Mbappe posted on Instagram: “Properly finished in your profession Rafa, you are an instance as a participant and an individual. You’ll all the time be a legend.”