The 38-year-old Spaniard announced this event would be it for him as a professional tennis player after two years of injuries that allowed him to compete only sparingly.

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest men's tennis players in history, closed out his legendary career playing for Spain in the Davis Cup.

Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career potentially came to an end on Tuesday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-4 6-4 to the Netherlands' Botic van