Rafael Nadal Says He Doesn't Want To Retire From Tennis — It's His Body That 'doesn't Want To Play Anymore'

Rafael Nadal announced his plans to retire after the Davis Cup last month.Angel Martinez/Getty Images for ITFRafael Nadal announced that his 20-year career in professional tennis has come to a close.The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-4, 6-4 to Team Netherlands at the Davis Cup.Nadal, 38, said he wants to be remembered as a "kid that followed their dreams."Rafael Nadal has confirmed his plan to officially retire from professional tennis.His two-decade career came to a close following his 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, from the Netherlands, at the Davis Cup on Tuesday.In a tearful speech at the end of the match, the Spaniard said he wants to be remembered as a "good person and a kid that followed their dreams.""The truth is that nobody ever wants to arrive at this moment," said the 22-time Grand Slam champion.