Rafael Nadal couldn't hold back the emotion as he bade farewell to tennis 12 months ago at the 2024 Davis Cup. The Spaniard retired from the sport after 24 years ruling the roost alongside Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer , winning 22 Grand Slams.

The 39-year-old couldn't hide his tears as he watched a tribute to his legacy from various rivals and friends in tennis. Djokovic and Federer were joined via video by other tennis stars to share their love for Nadal , including ex-rival Andy Murray and Serena Williams . Following this touching moment, the Spaniard addressed the crowd as he said: "I would like to be remembered more as a good person from a small village in Mallorca."

Over a career spanning two decades, Nadal won a record 14 French Open titles, two Australian Opens, tw

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