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More than any other player, Nadal revealed the innate awkwardness of the tennis farewell — and how glorious it can be when done right.

Roland Garros opened with tears, chants and a sea of brick-red T-shirts reading 'Merci Rafa' as the French Open paid an emotional tribute on Sunday to Rafael Nadal, the man who conquered its courts like no other.

Retired star Rafael Nadal honored at French Open with "Merci Rafa" shirts and presence of rivals Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Nadal made an appearance at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday, as Roland-Garros paid tribute to his legendary career. It's worth noting that he won 14 French Open titles and finished with a 112-4 record in matches played in the Grand Slam competition.

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Rafael Nadal's tribute at the French Open was a memorable event, highlighted by the presence of his greatest rivals: Federer, Djokovic, and Murray. Nadal shared anecdotes about their camaraderie and the competitive spirit that pushed them to achieve greatness.

Then, Sinner spoke from his heart. The Italian highlighted Rafa's greatness as a player and a person who remained unchanged by success. Mentioning the plaque, Jannik admitted it was the least the organizers could do to honor Nadal's achievements.

The Big Four were back as Federer, Djokovic and Murray came out to celebrate Nadal’s legacy on Day 1 of the French Open in a beautiful tribute to the 14-time FO winner.

Following a heartfelt tribute to Rafael Nadal at the French Open, commemorative "Merci Rafa" T-shirts distributed to fans have surfaced on resale platforms like Vinted, with prices soaring as high as 500 euros.