Like a gladiator bidding farewell to the arena, Rafael Nadal was overcome with emotion as the final chapter of his extraordinary tennis saga unfolded.The tennis great played the final match of his professional career on Tuesday,

In the years that followed, Nadal worked to improve his all-court game and his serve, and his results away from clay improved. He missed the Australian Open in 2006 but won his second Roland Garros title before reaching that year’s Wimbledon final and U.S. Open quarters. Roger Federer schooled him on Centre Court, winning the first set 6-0.

A glorious sporting career came to a close in front of roaring home fans, as an emotional Rafael Nadal bid farewell to tennis. Nadal lost 6-4. 6-4 to Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp at the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga in what proved to be his final competitive match as Spain went down 1-2 against Netherlands:

Roger Federer wrote a touching tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of his final tennis tournament at the Davis Cup in Spain.

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years

Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal before the Spaniard’s retirement

As tennis legend Rafael Nadal prepares to retire from the sport with his final tournament at the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week, he received a

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement.

The 22-time Grand Slam winner said it wouldn't "make sense" to keep playing tennis if he can't be "competitive at the highest level."