_Real Madrid Pays Tribute to Rafa Nadal: A Legendary Career Comes to a Close_
Real Madrid has issued an official statement honoring tennis legend Rafa Nadal, who announced his retirement from professional tennis after the Davis Cup in November 2024.
_Tribute from Real Madrid President Florentino Perez:_
"Rafa Nadal is a source of pride for our country and an exemplary representation of the essential values of sport... His record will always be a benchmark of success and self-improvement."
_Nadal's Impressive Career:_
- 22 Grand Slam titles (14 Roland Garros, 4 US Opens, 2 Wimbledons, 2 Australian Opens)
- Only tennis player to win at least one Grand Slam for ten consecutive years
- 5 Roland Garros titles in a row
- 5 Davis Cup wins (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2019)
- 2 Olympic gold medals (Beijing 2008, Rio 2016)
- 103 titles (Grand Slam, ATP, Olympic)
_Awards and Recognition:_
- Prince of Asturias Award for Sports (2008)
- Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit
- 3-time National Sports Award for Best Spanish Sportsman
- Gold Medal for Merit at Work
_Real Madrid's Gratitude:_
"We express our gratitude for your support of Real Madrid and for spreading the values of our club to every corner of the world."
_Well-Wishes for Nadal's Future:_
"We wish Rafa Nadal and his entire family the best in this new stage of their lives."
Sources:
- Real Madrid official website
- ESPN
- BBC Sport
- ATP Tour
Image: Rafa Nadal holding one of his many Grand Slam trophies
_Real Madrid Pays Tribute to Rafa Nadal: A Legendary Career Comes to a Close_
Real Madrid has issued an official statement honoring tennis legend Rafa Nadal, who announced his retirement from professional tennis after the Davis Cup in November 2024.
_Tribute from Real Madrid President Florentino Perez:_
"Rafa Nadal is a source of pride for our country and an exemplary representation of the essential values of sport... His record will always be a benchmark of success and self-improvement."
_Nadal's Impressive Career:_
- 22 Grand Slam titles (14 Roland Garros, 4 US Opens, 2 Wimbledons, 2 Australian Opens)
- Only tennis player to win at least one Grand Slam for ten consecutive years
- 5 Roland Garros titles in a row
- 5 Davis Cup wins (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2019)
- 2 Olympic gold medals (Beijing 2008, Rio 2016)
- 103 titles (Grand Slam, ATP, Olympic)
_Awards and Recognition:_
- Prince of Asturias Award for Sports (2008)
- Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit
- 3-time National Sports Award for Best Spanish Sportsman
- Gold Medal for Merit at Work
_Real Madrid's Gratitude:_
"We express our gratitude for your support of Real Madrid and for spreading the values of our club to every corner of the world."
_Well-Wishes for Nadal's Future:_
"We wish Rafa Nadal and his entire family the best in this new stage of their lives."
Sources:
- Real Madrid official website
- ESPN
- BBC Sport
- ATP Tour
Image: Rafa Nadal holding one of his many Grand Slam trophies
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_Real Madrid Pays Tribute to Rafa Nadal: A Legendary Career Comes to a Close_
