This has been the emotional tribute of Roland Garros to Rafael Nadal

The great moment arrived. Rafael Nadal received the tribute that a legend like him deserved. Roland Garros organized a spectacular ceremony to bid farewell definitively to the player who has forever changed the history of this sport, with 14 titles and an eternal legacy that will endure forever in the hearts of all sports lovers. It had to be experienced, and the organization of Roland Garros more than lived up to expectations. In a packed court with people wearing T-shirts reading Merci Nadal in the clay court color, unforgettable moments were lived with Rafael Nadal as the main protagonist. He shared emotional words towards everyone who has been important in his career, as well as towards all of Paris and France, demonstrating the unique connection he has with the audience of this event. - Nadal's message to Toni Nadal that moved everyone One of the most emotional moments came when he spoke about his family, with a special mention to Toni Nadal. "Neither of us is used to expressing our emotions, but I want you to know that I feel infinite gratitude for everything you have sacrificed for me. You are the best coach I could have dreamed of having. Without you, none of this would have been possible, it has been tough, but it was worth it," he said before remembering his two deceased grandfathers and highlighting the presence of his two grandmothers, who at 92 and 94 years old, traveled to Paris for this occasion. - Nadal has a spectacular message for France "Thank you, France, thank you, Paris. You have given me emotions that I could never have imagined. You don't know how rewarding it is to feel so beloved in the most important place of my career. You gave me an unbeatable golden touch to my career by allowing me to carry the Olympic torch from Zidane's hands, the magnificent statue I have here... You made me feel part of it. I won't be able to play in front of you anymore, but my heart and my memories will be forever linked to this magical place. Thank you for everything you have made me feel," he commented. - The complete presence of the Big 4, an unforgettable moment "We have shown the world that it is possible to fight as hard as possible, but always maintaining good manners and having great respect for each other. You have made me go through challenging times on the court, pushing me to explore my limits. It means everything to me that you are here with me. I am convinced that we will continue to do positive things for this sport, our legacy will always remain, but I am convinced that we will continue to do good things for tennis," the Spaniard warned. The culminating moment of the ceremony came with the imprint that will forever be engraved in the Philippe Chatrier. It will be the unmistakable sign that the destiny of this tournament will be forever linked to that of the Spanish player, a 14-time champion, who has received the tribute he so deserved from the tournament where he made history. Rafael Nadal is now eternal.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así ha sido el emotivo homenaje de Roland Garros a Rafael Nadal