RAFAEL NADAL is one of the greatest tennis players of all time and has announced his retirement with plenty to show for it in his bank account.
The Spaniard is a 22-time Grand Slam winner and has dominated the French Open for the entirety of his career.
He’s been involved in some of the longest and most gruelling matches with rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
And Nadal has also won Wimbledon, the sport’s biggest tournament, on two occasions.
Nadal has struggled to reach the illustrious heights of his career in the past couple of years and has now made the decision to call it a day.
But he’s still a legend, and he’s made a lot of money during his incredible tenure on the tennis court.
Rafael Nadal net worth
Nadal is one of the richest tennis players in history alongside Federer and Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Having picked up on-court earnings of £115million, just second to Djokovic on the all-time list, Nadal has had a very lucrative career.
And according to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of £189million, including all the endorsement and sponsorship deals he has accrued.
In any given year, it’s reported Nadal can earn around £33million alone, and throughout his career he’s amassed earnings of £430million.
Nadal had a career-long endorsement with Nike, with the Spaniard choosing to wear their gear for all tournaments.
The 14-time French Open champion also has deals with Emporio Armani, PokerStars and Kia Motors.
Nadal’s other partnerships include ones with Santander, luxury fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger and Babolat, who supply the 37-year-old’s tennis racquets.
What did he say about his retirement?
In an emotional video released on social media, Nadal confirmed his retirement, citing the last couple of years as incredibly difficult to play through with numerous injuries.
“I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis,” he said.
“The reality is that it has been some difficult years, the last two especially.
“I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.”
