Rafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on — and, without a doubt,

Every tennis fan felt compelled to make a choice in the middle of a recent golden era for the sport. Who was the best: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal? By 2012, the three horsemen of men’s tennis won everything,

A passage from the Rudyard Kipling poem “If” is written on the wall of the players’ entrance to Wimbledon’s Centre Court. “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two imposters both the same,” it reads. Competitors can glance at Kipling’s writing before they take to the London grass.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his upcoming retirement from the sport after a glittering career in which he amassed 22 grand slam titles.

Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.

Known for his mastery of clay and his on-court rivalry with Roger Federer, the Spanish star’s 22 Grand Slams put him second on the all-time men’s list.

After a 23-year professional tennis career, Spanish star Rafael Nadal called it a career Thursday, announcing that he was retiring from the ATP tour. More from Rolling Stone How to Watch Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks on 'SNL' Tonight Without Cable Ohio State vs.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire following the Davis Cup Finals, marking the end of an illustrious career. The Spanish player, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, will close this chapter of his life on the global stage,

Rafael Nadal's greatest rivals have paid tribute to him after the Spaniard announced his forthcoming retirement.

Rafael Nadal confirmed on Thursday that he will call time on his legendary tennis career next month. The 38-year-old will hang up his racket after representing Spain in the Davis Cup finals. The announcement may have been on the horizon for some time,