(FILES) Spanish Rafael Nadal returns the ball to French Richard Gasquet during their third round match of the tennis French Open at Roland Garros, 27 May 2005 in Paris. Rafael Nadal announced on October 10, 2024 he will retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career in which he won 22 Grand Slam titles and Olympic singles gold. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)