Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players in history, has announced his retirement at the age of 38. Known as the "King of Clay" for his dominance on the French Open courts, Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles, with 14 victories at Roland Garros. His illustrious career also includes memorable victories at Wimbledon, notably his famous 2008 final win against Roger Federer. Nadal's decision to retire comes after years of battling injuries , which have hampered his performance in recent seasons. He plans to conclude his career representing Spain in the Davis Cup finals in November. The tennis world has seen a generational shift as legends like Roger Federer and Andy Murray have also retired , leaving Novak Djokovic as the last of the "big four" still active. Nadal's legacy, however, will live on, symbolized by his statue at Roland Garros, and his profound impact on the sport of tennis.
Vocabulary :
• retirement (noun): the act of stopping one's career permanently.
• announce (verb): to publicly share important news.
• decision (noun): a conclusion made after careful thought.
• final (noun): the last match in a tournament.
• title (noun): a championship or trophy won in a competition.
• injury (noun): physical harm or damage to the body.
• Grand Slam (noun): one of the four most important tennis tournaments in the world.
• Davis Cup (noun): a major international tennis competition for national teams.
• statue (noun): a sculpture representing a person or event.