Rafael Nadal 'odds-on to follow Roger Federer into retirement' after tennis greats' tears

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Rafael Nadal will be the next tennis great to retire from the professional game after watching his iconic rival Roger Federer leave the sport in emotional scenes at the Laver Cup.The Spaniard has won a record 22 Grand Slam titles and bookies believes his Laver Cup tears, in which he was pictured looking hugely emotional next to Federer at the Laver Cup in London, are a sign he is next to quit professional tennis.

Nadal currently has 10/11 odds of retiring with Sporting Index, which are shorter than Andy Murray (6/4) and Novak Djokovic (6/1).After winning the Australian and French Open titles this year Nadal was forced to withdraw from his Wimbledon semi-final after struggling with an abdominal injury.

The Spaniard lost in the fourth round of the US Open before announcing he was taking a break from the sport due to expecting his first child with wife Mery Perello soon.READ MORE: Rafael Nadal admits he needs to 'fix' his life after crushing US Open lossHowever, after Federer announced he would retire at the Laver Cup, the Spaniard attended the event to play one final doubles match with his rival which resulted in an emotional farewell.

Nadal left the tournament after the contest, stating he was 'not good'. "The truth is these have been difficult weeks in that sense," said Nadal. "Very few hours of sleep, a bit of stress in general, slightly more difficult situations than usual at home.Do you think Rafael Nadal will be the next tennis star to retire?