Roberto Bautista already has a date for his big farewell: tribute in December and exhibition match

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Roberto Bautista will receive a tribute in Castellón in December after officially announcing his retirement from professional tennis. The Spanish tennis player, who ended his career on Friday at La Plana Sport facilities, where he started playing tennis, will be the focus of several events in his hometown.

The first event will take place on December 12, during the Provincial Tennis Gala, where Castellón will acknowledge the trajectory of one of the great references of Spanish tennis in recent decades. Six days later, on December 19, La Plana Sport will host an exhibition match with the participation of the Castellón City Council through the Department of Sports.

"I am very excited because it will be in Castellón, at the club where I started, surrounded by the people I love," Bautista explained during the event where he confirmed his final goodbye to the professional circuit. The Castellón native thus puts an end to a career marked by consistency, sacrifice, and an enormous competitive spirit.

A Career to Remember

Bautista reached number 9 in the world rankings, won 12 ATP titles, and was a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2019. He was also part of the historic Spanish team that won the Davis Cup that same year, one of the most emotional moments of his career.

At 38 years old, the Spanish player leaves behind a professional career that began in 2005 and was marked by his ability to compete at the highest level for over two decades. In his farewell, he acknowledged having "the luck to enjoy tennis a lot" and is now facing a new phase that will be "calmer, more family-oriented, and with fewer travels."

The tribute in December will, therefore, be a new opportunity for Spanish tennis and his city to recognize the figure of one of its great ambassadors.

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