Roger, Serena, Novak & More Pay Respect to Nadal in Retirement Tribute

A momentous occasion then for Rafael Nadal, the 17-year-old Spaniard out to make his Davis Cup debut. Not in for Spain! I don't think there's anyone who represents the values of sport and life better than Rafael Nadal. Thank you, for my part and I think that of many Spaniards, for always making us participate, for always making us excited and for giving us so much joy. A sportsman of history with values. The passion and intensity that you played with was something that I think all tennis players aspire to and what all tennis fans will remember you for. It's been incredible watching you. Your tenacity, your fighting spirit, the energy that you brought, the power is something that will be studied and is something that will be transferred to many, many generations that are coming up. I've been very honoured and thrilled to be called your rival. The tennis world and the sports world will miss the incredible energy that you brought on the court. There is so much to embrace, so much to celebrate. Hi Rafa, I've been very lucky to see you grow as a tennis player and a person. I want to congratulate you, of course, in all of your victories in your career, very, very special. Your career, it was such a privilege to play with you, but especially also against you. Some of my favourite memories with you, Rafa, of course, the 2008 Wimbledon finals where you got me. A transfer from generation to generation, you will be eternal. I wanted to thank you for all the moments we shared on the court, for all that we have learned. Thank you for filling our hearts with your tennis, with your comeback. Your passion for every point, I think your legacy will be eternal. All the best for what's to come with your wonderful family. Congratulations on the most incredible career. Spain are the 2019 World Champions. I'm going to miss watching you very, very much. It's going to be weird to watch tennis without seeing you there. I wish you the best for what's to come. Hola, mi amigo. Felicidades por tu carrera increíble. Un besito para tú y tu familia. My goodness, you will be missed. Muchísimas felicidades. Un fuerte abrazo, amigo. Thanks for everything, Rafa. Enjoy retirement life. We'll miss you very much. Gracias por todo, Rafa. Un abrazo muy grande y muchas gracias por todo. Thank you very much and good luck, my friend. Gracias.