Spanish great Rafael Nadal's stellar came to end on Tuesday. Getty Images
Spanish great Rafael Nadal's stellar came to end on Tuesday. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal lifts the 2022 French Open trophy after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway in the final. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal lifts the 2022 French Open trophy after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway in the final. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal retires with a total of 92 titles in the tour, including 22 Grand Slam trophies. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal retires with a total of 92 titles in the tour, including 22 Grand Slam trophies. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal after defeating Novak Djokovic to win the 2020 French Open title. AP
Rafael Nadal after defeating Novak Djokovic to win the 2020 French Open title. AP
Rafael Nadal takes a selfie with compatriots after Spain defeated Canada to win the Davis Cup final in 2019. AP
Rafael Nadal takes a selfie with compatriots after Spain defeated Canada to win the Davis Cup final in 2019. AP
Rafael Nadal spent a total of 209 weeks at top of the ATP rankings. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal spent a total of 209 weeks at top of the ATP rankings. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal has a 1,080-228 record in tour-level singles matches - the fourth best among men. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal has a 1,080-228 record in tour-level singles matches - the fourth best among men. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal lifts the Wimbledon trophy after defeating Tomas Berdych in the 2010 final. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal lifts the Wimbledon trophy after defeating Tomas Berdych in the 2010 final. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal has won the French Open a record 14 times. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal has won the French Open a record 14 times. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal with rival-turned-friend Roger Federer during the Monte Carlo Masters in 2007. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal with rival-turned-friend Roger Federer during the Monte Carlo Masters in 2007. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal won gold for Spain at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal won gold for Spain at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal after defeating Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final - considered the greatest tennis match of all time. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal after defeating Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final - considered the greatest tennis match of all time. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal is felicitated after breaking Guillermo Vilas', right, record of 53 consecutive clay court wins during the 2006 French Open. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal is felicitated after breaking Guillermo Vilas', right, record of 53 consecutive clay court wins during the 2006 French Open. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal after defeating Guillermo Coria in the Rome Masters in 2005. Getty Images
Rafael Nadal after defeating Guillermo Coria in the Rome Masters in 2005. Getty Images

Rafael Nadal’s career highlights - in pictures