Roberto Bautista Agut announced his retirement during the Copa do Rei de Tênis de Huelva this weekend, earlier than his 2026 timeline suggested.

The 38-year-old Spaniard had revealed in April that the current season would be his last, but had not specified which tournament would mark his farewell. The announcement at the Huelva exhibition caught observers by surprise, as no final event had been previously confirmed.

The veteran, who has been a fixture on the ATP Tour for over a decade, chose the Spanish exhibition to close his professional career. His decision accelerates the timeline established earlier this year.

The retirement announcement came during the weekend competition in Huelva, where he was participating in the event, according to TenisBrasil.