Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time and my personal favourite, announced his retirement last week. I felt a flurry of emotions. Admiration at his outstanding 23-year career.

Rafa Nadal holds his son Rafael Junior during a farewell ceremony at centre court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Thibault Camus/AP) 0 comments ...