The Gift | By Rafael Nadal In tennis, a moment of genius is not enough. It’s about repetition and perseverance. It’s never-ending. Rafael Nadal looks back on his tennis journey spanning over 20 years. In partnership with KIA.

This is... 🥹 😭 😍 #VamosRafaAlwaysAndForever
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Rafael Nadal by Christophe Guibbaud 📸

“My first memories of Rafa are from 2006: a teenager who is not quite an adult, but who’s already set to win a second Roland-Garros. I don’t know why, but he looks like a kid who is going to play a prank on us: trying to win 14 Roland-Garros titles... […]

Rafael Nadal by Nicolas Gouhier 📸

“Rafa and Paris was a very beautiful story of love and tennis. I’m sad that I can’t photograph him as a player anymore. Muchas gracias portodo Rafa.”

Thank you!

Rafa today at UAX universidad 😅☝🏼

📸Philip Gay

Jannik Sinner says there was a period this year where he struggled to get close to people, ‘The people who knew me & watched me play knew there was something wrong with me’

Source:

www.esquire.com.au/jannick-sinn...

Rafa today at his academy 💖
posted by mantovanimartin on Instagram.

Rafael Nadal by Corinne Dubreuil 📸

“This photo of Rafa is emblematic: it’s from 2005 during his first Roland-Garros final against Mariano Puerta. I like his look, which was of the time, as well as the combativeness you can already see emanating from this iconic figure!”

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The One and only

Rafa back in 2007

Carlitos

I'm numb to the pain

Jannik Sinner attempting to play golf on his first day of the off-season 😂

His dad cracking up in the background 💀

(via Darren Cahill’s IG)

I couldn't take many pics but here are at least four blurred ones from Rafa's very last match🥹. (Still not coping well 😓).

Will post some videos here when back home.

Rafa ❤️❤️❤️

Only right this is our first post here.

Icon. Champion. Legend. 👑

Rafa, siempre. 💙

Ridiculous decision.

This moment from Rafa last night still gives me goosebumps. So grateful to have been there 🥹

With tears in his eyes, Rafael Nadal said goodbye to professional tennis on Tuesday.

In a message to his adoring fans, one of the all-time greatest athletes said he just wanted to be celebrated for something so simple.

Read more: cnn.it/4eBlyw9

Just a kid from Manacor, but also so much more 🇪🇸🧡

📸AFP

Rafa Nadal hasn’t lost his sense of humor after playing likely his last singles match at Davis Cup:

“It's in some ways good maybe if that was my last match.
I lost my first match in the Davis Cup, and I lost my last one. So we close the circle.” 😂🥹

(via Davis Cup Press)

Rafa Junior watching daddy 🥰❤️

Emotional times 🥺

#DavisCup

2000:

14 year-old Rafa Nadal was the flag bearer at Davis Cup when they 1st won it.

2024:

38 year-old Rafa standing with his teammates at Davis Cup in his final tournament.

A nation forever changed because of his efforts.

That 14 year-old had no idea how important his legacy would become.

🇪🇸❤️🇪🇸

I’m not strong enough for this 😭
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🎥 Davis Cup

Maria Sharapova’s message to Rafa Nadal:

“No one like you, Rafa.
I have so much respect for your grit, your love of the 'fight', and the pure class with which you showed up, even on a tough day. 🤍”

The trademark VAMOS ™️

#DavisCup

Vamos, Rafa! Whatever happens, it’s a win and a gift for all of us 💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

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CONFIRMED: Rafael Nadal WILL play singles today at the Davis Cup Finals, vs Botic Van de Zandschulp 🔥

5pm local time ⏰

📸 Jorge Guerrero

Rafa 😭😭😭😭😭