It's over 20 years, good years, bad years: Nadal thanks fans

'I leave with the peace of mind of having left a sporting and personal legacy I can be proud about' IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career. Photograph: Jon......

'There will never be another one like Rafa!'

IMAGE: Serena Williams' Instagram post in a tribute to Rafael Nadal. Photograph: Serena Williams/Instagram Serena Williams said it had been an honour to witness Rafael Nadal's tennis journey and......

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

'In some ways it is good, maybe, if that was my last match because I lost my first match in the Davis Cup and I lost my last one. We close the circle'   IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at......

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

'Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more.' IMAGE: Roger Federer with Rafael Nadal during the Laver Cup doubles match on September 23, 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Roger Federer paid......

I don't know if I'll play a match or not: Nadal

'My big farewell would be a joy of winning with everyone'   IMAGE: Spain face the Netherlands in their opening match on Tuesday and Rafael Nadal could feature alongside Carlos Alcaraz,......