The King of Clay is retiring. After finishing as the year-end No. 1 five times, winning two Olympic gold medals, two Australian Open titles, two Wimbledon Championships, four US Open titles, and an astonishing 14 French Open men’s singles titles, Rafael Nadal is retiring as one of the all-time greats of professional tennis. A Nike athlete since he was 13 years old, the iconic Raging Bull symbol from Rafa’s signature collection has been a fan favorite for decades. The 2024 Davis Cup in Málaga, Spain will be the final tournament of his pro career. Nike is marking the moment with a commemorative t-shirt (natch) and short film narrated by the brand’s co-founder & Chairman Emeritus Phil Knight. ‘Rafa has been the perfect representative for the brand,’ Knight says. ‘He’s embodied our mentality to never give up and is maybe the most ferocious competitor that’s ever lived.’
Rafael Nadal Tennis T-Shirt ($40.00) – nike.com
