Rafael Nadal posted a short message on social media Thursday thanking fans for their birthday wishes. The Spanish tennis star wrote that it was a very special day spent surrounded by his whole family.
Nadal turned 40 on Wednesday. He shared a simple photo along with the note and kept the celebration private at home.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion retired from professional tennis last year but continues to draw messages from supporters around the world on big occasions. No other details about his plans for the year were mentioned.
