Serena Williams, Roger Federer, More Salute Rafael Nadal as Tennis Legend Retires | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Rafa Nadal of Spain Team in his singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp of Netherlands in the Quarter-Final tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Final at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19, 2024 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Jose Hernandez/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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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 38-year-old announced in October that the Davis Cup would be his last professional event.

After his final match, the tennis world saluted him. Serena Williams, Roger Federer and more showed him love on social media.

The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter

Serena Williams decked out in Rafa Nadal gear today with a beautiful message for him:<br><br>”We’re gonna always love you. We’re gonna always miss you. This isn’t a retirement right? You’re moving on.” <br><br>🐐 supporting a 🐐 <br><br>My heart. 🥹<br><br>(via <a href=” <a href=”https://t.co/GB2pbQAhTW”>pic.twitter.com/GB2pbQAhTW</a>

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