Roger Federer's former coach Paul Annacone claimed that sports has never had a greater competitor than the retired Rafael Nadal.

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

Roger Federer is saying a fond farewell to Rafael Nadal. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Federer, 42, posted an emotional tribute to his former sports rival Nadal, 38, on Instagram ahead of the tennis ace's last tournament before retiring at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, which begins on Nov. 19.

Rafael Nadal, one of tennis' most illustrious figures, announced his retirement in October, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career spanning over two decades. The 38-year-old Nadal is set to play in his farewell tournament, the Davis Cup Finals, which will start Tuesday in his home country of Spain.

The Spaniard retired after the last match played at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga and his greatest rivals paid him tribute with beautiful words

Rafael Nadal's legendary career came to an end on Tuesday when he lost 6-4, 6-4 to the Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup. The

Rafael Nadal has issued an eight-word reply to the classy tribute he received from his great rival Novak Djokovic following his retirement. The legendary Spaniard was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in the final match of his remarkable career at the Davis Cup Final 8 stage this week.

In a moment that marked the end of an era, Rafael Nadal officially played his last tennis match on Tuesday at the Davis Cup, bidding an emotional farewell to the sport he dominated for over two decades.