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’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. In emotional scenes, Nadal - playing in his final professional tennis event - watched with tears in his eyes while other tennis greats,

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