Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have shown up at the French Open to participate in a ceremony honoring 14-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal.

The most touching moment came when three familiar faces walked onto the court to join him: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray the remaining members of tennis’s iconic “Big Four.” Nadal shared hugs, private words, and smiles with his long-time rivals and friends, each of whom played a major role in his historic career.

The 14-time champion returned to his kingdom and received a memorable tribute, the one he fully deserved. Nadal described it as the most emotional moment of his illustrious career. Rafa felt overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and respect from fans, peers and organizers, who did everything to make this day memorable for him.

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Rafael Nadal believes his legacy at Roland-Garros is more broad than the record-setting 14 titles he won in Paris.

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Is Rafael Nadal the greatest tennis champion of all time? Impossible to say. But a tear-jerking farewell ceremony, staged at Roland Garros on Sunday night, proved beyond doubt that he is the most humble.

With Rafael Nadal's retirement and Iga Swiatek's struggles, the French Open enters a period of uncertainty. Several contenders, including Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic, vie for the men's title.