Rafael Nadal has confirmed he is likely to retire from professional tennis next year, bringing an end to his glittering career.
Nadal, 36, revealed his plans after confirming he will miss the upcoming French Open - which starts on Monday - with to a hip injury. No one has achieved more success at Roland Garros than Nadal, who has won 14 men's single titles at the Grand Slam event.
Nadal, who is the reigning French Open champion, told reporters on Thursday: "I won’t be able to play at Roland Garros. It's not a decision I made, it's a decision my body made."
