The tennis world pays tribute to Rafael Nadal following his retirement announcement

Rafa, one post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis and I think that’s probably greatest achievement anyone can wish for. Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit… pic.twitter.com/HO9kUkyccN

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) October 10, 2024

Federer's message to Nadal after his retirement announcement ❤️

We weren't ready for this 🥹 pic.twitter.com/XuG2fVf0Sf

— Eurosport (@eurosport) October 10, 2024

Thank you Rafa, for entertaining us and sharing your legendary career with the world.

For your sportsmanship, your leadership, and for always showing us tennis is a sport of strength, competition, and tenacity. pic.twitter.com/a5RGJIPgZi

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) October 10, 2024

Thank you @RafaelNadal for everything you have given to the sport. To have the chance to spend a few weeks training with you a few years ago is something I’ll never forget. To watch you work as an athlete but also get to know you as a person off the court was even more special.… pic.twitter.com/Obyrk5V5mh

— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) October 10, 2024

Possessed every quality in an athlete that you want for your own kids to try & emulate

Kindness, respect, hard-working, loyal, generous, belief & a willingness to fight for every single point. A role model

An inspiration to every generation & all-time legend

Well done, Rafa 👏 https://t.co/rIZCXwBNdn

— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) October 10, 2024

Thank you, @RafaelNadal, for being an incredible role model and outstanding player. You are true legend and one of the greatest athlete of all time.

Enjoy the next chapter of your life, you truly deserve it! You will be big inspiration forever and to all of us. ❤️

— Jakub Mensik (@mensik_jakub_) October 10, 2024

Big CHAMPION, nicest guy, toughest fighter.
Enjoy the future🤝@RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/d8s4fJXLFM

— Alex Dolgopolov (@TheDolgo) October 10, 2024

Congrats @RafaelNadal for an amazing career and setting a great example of what it means to be a tennis player. I have learned so much from you! A legend on and off the court! Good luck on your next chapter!

(Taking a trip down memory lane, @ChinaOpen 2017 😍) pic.twitter.com/rF1KwijcbR

— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) October 10, 2024

One of the most special athletes that we have ever seen. Thank you for being an ambassador for the sport we love. It was an honor to share the court with you. Enjoy retirement. Catch plenty of fish and hit those drives straight. @RafaelNadal

— James Blake (@JRBlake) October 10, 2024

If you need me I’ll be watching Rafa tribute videos for the next 5 hours

— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) October 10, 2024

What shall we say about Rafa !
The man came full circle and won absolutely everything in tennis 🎾 with his own unique style !
Commitment, determination and the ability to go always one more step further made the difference….
We salute/ honour the man from Mallorca!
Vamos Rafa

— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) October 10, 2024

No words! This man has given us all so much joy thru the years. He’s the epitome of what an athlete should be. Hard working, classy, joyful & kind. He was always kind & welcoming to me. I truly love this man & will miss watching him play, THANK YOU Rafa. https://t.co/oSZhUpgPUv

— Rennae Stubbs ♈️ (@rennaestubbs) October 10, 2024

Damn. I’ve had nightmares that have woke me up about Rafa ☹️ I’m gonna miss them. This was someone that I used to prepare for ☹️ he was a motivation – I guess an inspiration. Fuck – it’s true- people do bring the best out of you. You were one of those people 🙏🏽 damn…..

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 10, 2024

Monsieur Rafael NADAL 🙌🏼🤝🏻

— paire benoit (@benoitpaire) October 10, 2024

Thank you @RafaelNadal for inspiring me and all of us ❤️🙏
You will be missed 😢❤️ pic.twitter.com/uixuSLG0V8

— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) October 10, 2024