Rafael Nadal Farewell: Spaniard Gets Emotional During Retirement Speech At Malaga | WATCH

Rafael Nadal Farewell: WATCH the Spaniard give an emotional retirement speech after Spain's defeat in Davis Cup. Read below.

Rafael Nadal has the second-most Grand Slam titles in Men's Tennis history (22)

Source : @X/DavisCup

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Rafael Nadal has now officially retired from tennis, as Spain's loss to Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup 2024 confirmed his last-ever appearance as a professional on tennis court.

The dust settles, the legend remains.#DavisCup #RafaelNadal #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/0zG6sZlr0S

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

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During his retirement speech, fans present at the venue in Malaga showered their love for the Spaniard, and all Rafael Nadal could do was get emotional and acknowledge what was unfolding before his eyes.

Here are the highlights from Rafael Nadal's retirement speech: 

These two 🥹❤️💛#DavisCup | @RafaelNadal | @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/uZslfOZSKD

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

Taking it all in 🥲#DavisCup #Rafa #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/GcmZIOxA2g

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

Rafa forever ❤️💛#DavisCup #Rafa #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/mX6OL2omzS

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

And that's how we'll always remember you, Rafa#DavisCup #Rafa #GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/XWEGT35anq

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

Gracias Rafa, for everything ❤️💛#DavisCup #GraciasRafa #Rafa pic.twitter.com/zpoenLcXel

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

Davis Cup shared a special 'retirement video' in tribute of Rafael Nadal on their official 'X' account, and the clip has now gone viral.

Watch the video here:

For your fighting spirit.

For your humility and kindness.

For everything you’ve done for tennis.

Gracias, Rafa. pic.twitter.com/tDicj5KUI5

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

Tributes Follow-In On 'X' As Sporting Fraternity Congratulates Rafael Nadal

As Rafael Nadal hangs his tennis boots, social media is filled with tributes and reactions for the legend, who has been amongst the most adored athletes in the modern era.

Let's have a look at some of them:

David Beckham's special message for Rafael Nadal:

From one sporting icon to another ❤️

David Beckham with a heartfelt tribute to the retiring Rafael Nadal.#graciasrafa #daviscup pic.twitter.com/2MDh72vWM8

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024

Tributes from Wimbeldon; Olympics:

RAFAEL NADAL 🇪🇸❤️‍🔥

An icon, a legend, a source of inspiration. ✨#GraciasRafa pic.twitter.com/Lk1DVp7P2O

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) November 20, 2024

From prodigy, to contender, to champion, to legend.

How lucky we were to see @RafaelNadal's career unfold 💚💜#GraciasRafa | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/lZkep0q6kv

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) November 19, 2024