Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement

Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement

File photo dated January 18, 2023 of Rafael Nadal (ESP) during her second round match at the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Nadal injured his left hip and lost to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in the second round, abruptly ending his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. - Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement

Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement

File photo dated January 18, 2023 of Rafael Nadal (ESP) during her second round match at the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Nadal injured his left hip and lost to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in the second round, abruptly ending his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. - Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS TOPSHOT

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS TOPSHOT

(240129) -- BEIJING, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during a press conference of the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during a press conference of the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during a press conference of the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during a press conference of the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Australian Open - Sinner Wins First Title

Jannik Sinner of Italy with the Norman Brookes cup trophy during the Australian Open AO 2024 men's final Grand Slam tennis tournament on January 28, 2024 at Melbourne Park in Australia. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Australian Open trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240129) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner of Italy and a ball kid pose for photographs with the Australian Open trophy (Norman Brookes Challenge Cup) at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-FINAL

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-FINAL

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup is seen prior to the men's singles final between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Daniil Medvedev of Russia at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and a ball kid pose with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after Sabalenka won the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-TROPHY

(240128) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles final at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28, 2024. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-FINAL

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-FINAL

(240127) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup is brought into the Rod Laver Arena before the women's singles final between Zheng Qinwen of China and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's Catalina Usme (C) shoots to score during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's Carolina Arias (2nd R) tries to blocks a shot during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's Catalina Usme (R) breaks through during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jamaica's Drew Spence (L) vies for the ball during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jamaica's goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer (L) reacts after Colombia's Catalina Usme (C) scoring during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's Mayra Ramirez (R) vies with Jamaica's Deneisha Blackwood during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's goalkeeper Catalina Perez (4th L) makes a save during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's Linda Caicedo (R) dribbles during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-COL VS JAM

(230808) -- MELBOURNE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's Catalina Usme celebrates scoring during the round of 16 match between Colombia and Jamaica at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)