Rafael Nadal says he won't return to pro tennis following Serena Williams' comeback

Key Points Rafael Nadal says he's moved on with the next chapter of his life after retiring from tennis in 2024. A documentary about Nadal's life, "Rafa," debuted on Netflix on May 29. Nadal said he won't rule out coaching down the road, but said it's not in his near-term plans. Rafael Nadal won't be following Serena Williams back to professional tennis. Nadal told CNBC Sport "that chapter is closed," days after his fellow all-time great Williams said she would compete in pro events again at age 44. Nadal, 40, retired in November 2024 after struggling with a series of injuries. "I'm super proud of my tennis career and now I'm building my next career," said Nadal in an interview promoting his new documentary, "Rafa," which debuted on Netflix last month. "I'm in the next chapter of my life." The 22-time Grand Slam winner said he's turned his attention to the Rafael Nadal Academy, a tennis training center that Nadal helped open on the island of Mallorca, Spain, where he grew up and still lives. Nadal's business is now expanding throughout Europe and the U.S. He's also growing his charitable foundation, which has focused on sports and education projects in Spain and India. Nadal wouldn't rule out coaching down the road but said it's "not in his life plan" right now. Other top players such as Andy Murray, Jimmy Connors, Michael Chang and Ivan Lendl moved from playing to coaching to stay involved in the game. …