Roland Garros bids emotional farewell to the 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal

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Roland Garros bids emotional farewell to the 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal  In a moving tribute, the 14-time champion took a final bow on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, the tennis court he dominated for many years.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/26/roland-garros-bids-emotional-farewell-to-the-king-of-clay-rafael-nadal  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00It was an emotional farewell to the King of Clay.

00:03On Sunday, Roland Garros paid tribute to its greatest champion, Rafael Nadal,

00:08in a moving ceremony on the central court that he once made his own.

00:13Retired since last November, the record 14-time French Open winner

00:17fought back tears as thousands of fans wearing orange T-shirts that said,

00:22thank you, Rafa, gave him a standing ovation.

00:25Later, in a rare and historic reunion, tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer

00:33joined him, this time in celebration, not in competition.

00:38In a tearful speech, Nadal thanked his long-time coach and uncle, Tony Nadal, his wife,

00:43as well as other loved ones that were present, reflecting the family values that have always defined him.

00:50The tribute ended with lasting symbols of his legacy, a special trophy and a surprise plaque on center court,

00:59engraved with his 14 titles and his shoes' footprint,

01:04a permanent reminder of a champion who left his mark quite literally on the clay that he ruled.

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