Nadal is best known for his immense Roland Garros record, but the tournament at which he is calling it a career stands above even that.

Rafael Nadal has revealed that he is retiring because his body is no longer strong enough to cope with the physical demands of playing at the highest level. The veteran Spaniard will bring the curtain down on his glittering career after representing Spain at the upcoming Davis Cup Finals.

The Davis Cup is referred to as "the tennis answer to the World Cup" for a reason. In fact, with roots dating back to the year 1900, the Davis Cup has, in one format or another, a claim to seniority over football's iconic tournament.

Rafael Nadal will cap his emotional farewell from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week even if he admits he may not make it onto the courts.