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Rafael Nadal Honored in Emotional Farewell at Roland-Garros

The 14-time champion was celebrated with a heartfelt ceremony marking his retirement and enduring legacy at the French Open.

Le Français Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard a remporté le premier succès de sa carrière à Roland-Garros en battant le Belge Zizou Bergs le 25 mai 2025 à Paris
Rafael Nadal et son fils Rafael Junior ont salué le public du Central après un hommage à la carrière exceptionnelle du joueur.
Roland-Garros : émotions, standing ovation, Federer... L’hommage à Monsieur Nadal en images
Le site de Roland-Garros.

Overview

  • Rafael Nadal, 38, was honored at Roland-Garros with a ceremony celebrating his record 14 titles and profound impact on the tournament.
  • The event featured a video tribute, Nadal's emotional speech in multiple languages, and appearances by tennis legends Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray.
  • A plaque with Nadal's footprint was unveiled on the Philippe-Chatrier court as a permanent tribute to his legacy.
  • Nadal expressed deep gratitude to the French public, his family, and the tennis community, calling the day 'unimaginably emotional.'
  • The ceremony, attended by 15,000 fans, concluded with Nadal's son joining him for a final farewell on the court.