Nadal retires from tennis after 23 years | AFP

I never want to get to this moment. It's just that my body has reached a point where it doesn't want to play tennis anymore. So, you have to accept a situation. I feel very privileged. He could give my hobbies my career and, besides, a lot longer than I ever would have imagined. I can only thank my life and all these people I have behind me. Some are gone, many are. Especially, without a doubt. I don't want to, it's not a day to personalize. Because, really, it's hard and I'm going to forget people. You've been an unforgettable part of my day to day all these years. I'm a super passionate about sports in general. I'm retiring from professional tennis, but I'm still here. Anything I hope to continue to be a good ambassador for tennis. It was very moving and, no end, all the speech, the goodbyes, as tears... My mama cried, I also had the eyes a little red, I think it was for Rafa that it was more exciting. I think Rafa will always be linked to the world of sports. For the Spaniards, specifically, he's someone who has a lot of influence In a lot of people, at least in ours, for example. Not just on a sporting level, but on a personal level. I'm a person who has a lot of influence. And we believe that, obviously, he'll remain tied to the sport, that's for sure. And, in some way, too, as I said, The personal form will be there for a long time.