Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic paid heartfelt tributes to Rafael Nadal, who announced his retirement. Both praised Nadal's dedication, tenacity, and impact on the sport, with Federer calling it an honour to compete against him and Djokovic mentioning their fierce rivalry.

Known for his mastery of clay and his on-court rivalry with Roger Federer, the Spanish star’s 22 Grand Slams put him second on the all-time men’s list.