In the years that followed, Nadal worked to improve his all-court game and his serve, and his results away from clay improved. He missed the Australian Open in 2006 but won his second Roland Garros title before reaching that year’s Wimbledon final and U.S. Open quarters. Roger Federer schooled him on Centre Court, winning the first set 6-0.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion, 38, loses to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in a Davis Cup quarterfinal. “I achieved more than I ever believed possible,” says Nadal, who announced

Most famous for his dominance on clay, Nadal won a record 14 French Open championships. He won his first in 2005 ... hoping for any edge.” He also added: “Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it ...